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Old 04-25-2008, 12:13 AM
 
Location: West Cobb County, GA (Atlanta metro)
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Glad I stumbled on this thread - that video was funny (so long as I don't have to get on that train).

Our rail (MARTA) only gets "standing room only" after a major event like a Braves game or New Years Eve downtown or something like that. Even then you don't have to be stuffed into the trains (not that we Americans would be able to handle the stuffing anyway without freaking out and calling a lawyer).

I agree with the fare comments, too. MARTA only charges a flat $1.75 rate (not zone fares) and it consistantly loses money. The only exception being that lately with the gas prices, more suburban folks are parking at the outer stations and riding, so I think at this point they're making a small profit.
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Old 04-25-2008, 08:47 AM
 
Location: Scottsdale, Az
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It kind of reminds me of the Caltrain on game days!
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