The L train is frequently shut down at night and weekends for maintenance. That's not what people are screaming about. Shutting down the L train for 5 hours, l

The L train is frequently shut down at night and weekends for maintenance. That's not what people are screaming about. Shutting down the L train for 5 hours, like the London underground, happens often and is OK. Shutting down the L train for 15 months is a completely different situation.