I mentioned how it had extra-wide gangways, to create a single internal space not divided into the traditional carriages, but the photo I had wasn't very good. Here's a better one I've just stumbled across:
I'm in two minds about this approach: apparently most of us passengers prefer it, being able to see the whole length of the train, to find empty seats more easily and to move away from unpleasant people. I think it makes the space feel a bit clinical and soulless.
That last shot shows the new stock alongside the old "A" stock it's replacing.
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I wonder why they've opted for plug doors? Surely this sort of stock doesn't achieve speeds which call for such problem-prone complexity? Have just returned from DC where the metro trains use simple 750v third-rail side-collection technology and sliding doors and are comfortable enough even though the stations are rather soulless and dark. They still have drivers but there was no sign of any signals: doubtless they're old hat these days...
The stock has sliding doors, not plug.
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