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"Better investments were available" is a hard one, given that construction on the 2nd Avenue line has been going on for many decades - it's a fair bit of sunk c
by greglindahl 10y ago
"Better investments were available" is a hard one, given that construction on the 2nd Avenue line has been going on for many decades - it's a fair bit of sunk cost. But yes, it will help the Lexington Avenue line, which does suck at rush hour.
- RockyMcNuts 10y agostrangely, I think all the tunnel that was previously dug is to the north and south of the route that's being opened now. maybe not as much sunk cost as one might think. although it looks like they will use existing tunnel north of the route as a maintenance area / train yard. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Avenue_Subway#1960s.E2.80.931970s:_Original_construction_efforts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Avenue_Subway#1960s.E2....