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And how does the Mezzanine helps? Traveled a lot in the developing parts of asia and their subway stations even when massive are very plain and utilitarian. Th
by ReptileMan 6y ago
And how does the Mezzanine helps?
Traveled a lot in the developing parts of asia and their subway stations even when massive are very plain and utilitarian. They deal with much bigger crowds than anything we could reasonably face in the west.
- Schiendelman 6y agoComparing US infrastructure to infrastructure in the developing world requires a pile of caveats. The biggest reason for the difference you’re pointing out is safety. A mezzanine creates safety in two directions. First, as a gathering area with likely positive pressure ventilation in case of a train fire. Second, a refuge for incidents on the surface. The developing world generally isn’t planning for either in their infrastructure.
- jcranmer 6y agoI should point out that many of the systems you're discarding in comparison have better actual safety records than the US.
- Drunk_Engineer 6y agoIndeed. Japan, S Korea, China, Hong Kong, and the rest of Asia operate world class rail systems. The idea that they don't care about safety is ignorant and racist.