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[–] greenskye@lemm.ee 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Would sky trains be as reliable? I assume subways are more reliable partially due to not being exposed to the elements.

[–] coffee_whatever@lemmy.tf 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

My guess would be that they are separated from any traffic, just like a subway and unlike trams or buses which are a part of it. No other traffic = less delays and accidents = more reliable transport

[–] uis@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

and unlike trams or buses which are a part of it

Are you sure?

[–] Kedly@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago

At the end of the day, they're still just trains, and while Vancouver's trains DO seem to be somewhat bafflingly effected by severe weather, for the most part things keep running like normal as it still is only somewhat