The MTA's decision to order 435 new R211 trains indicates a significant shift in the subway system, as it aims to modernize while replacing older models that many riders fondly remember.
Each new order brings a fresh wave of realization that the subway system will eventually lose the best seats in the house, evoking nostalgia for the distinctive design of older subway cars.
The older subway cars symbolize a generous approach to rider experience with design features like conversational seating that encourage social interaction, even as they provoke mixed feelings among passengers.
Older trains, with warmer finishes and a focus on comfort, stand in contrast to newer models which are dominated by modern functionality and advertising, prompting a debate on passenger experience.
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