New York's Subway Suffers from Filth as MTA Car Washer Breaks Down
For months now, the L line subway trains have been leaving riders with a bad taste in their mouths. The main culprit behind this grime is none other than the MTA car washer at its Canarsie train yard in Brooklyn that broke down during a summer storm and won't be operational until next year.
The issue lies not only in the exterior of the cars, but also on the interiors. While cleaners are still able to scrub away the interior dirt and grime, the outside is in an abhorrent state due to the busted washing station. The windows leak black grime and some are covered in dusty handprints while one train even had coffee stains on its side.
Riders have taken notice of the squalid conditions, prompting many to avoid taking this line altogether. According to Gabriella Hermalyn, who has chosen to take the G train over the L, "It's horrible that our public transportation is in such a condition." New Yorkers are accustomed to a certain level of grime due to soot and rats, but even by those standards, the state of these trains is shocking.
Commuters are outraged by the MTA's lack of action. Taino Brigs stated, "I know it's tough to keep these things clean, but they're dirtier than they should be." This sentiment is echoed by many who are fed up with paying more and more for their subways while receiving less in terms of cleanliness.
The agency has acknowledged the problem, stating that there is no other way to clean the cars until the Canarsie washing station is repaired. It won't be fixed until next year, which will undoubtedly further inconvenience commuters who are already facing increased subway fares.
For months now, the L line subway trains have been leaving riders with a bad taste in their mouths. The main culprit behind this grime is none other than the MTA car washer at its Canarsie train yard in Brooklyn that broke down during a summer storm and won't be operational until next year.
The issue lies not only in the exterior of the cars, but also on the interiors. While cleaners are still able to scrub away the interior dirt and grime, the outside is in an abhorrent state due to the busted washing station. The windows leak black grime and some are covered in dusty handprints while one train even had coffee stains on its side.
Riders have taken notice of the squalid conditions, prompting many to avoid taking this line altogether. According to Gabriella Hermalyn, who has chosen to take the G train over the L, "It's horrible that our public transportation is in such a condition." New Yorkers are accustomed to a certain level of grime due to soot and rats, but even by those standards, the state of these trains is shocking.
Commuters are outraged by the MTA's lack of action. Taino Brigs stated, "I know it's tough to keep these things clean, but they're dirtier than they should be." This sentiment is echoed by many who are fed up with paying more and more for their subways while receiving less in terms of cleanliness.
The agency has acknowledged the problem, stating that there is no other way to clean the cars until the Canarsie washing station is repaired. It won't be fixed until next year, which will undoubtedly further inconvenience commuters who are already facing increased subway fares.
and it's not just the outside either i mean have you seen those train ads where everyone is like smiling and happy but really they're stuck on a dirty train 
anyway what's up with the MTA not having a backup plan for their car washer? like shouldn't they be all prepared for emergencies or something 
and btw has anyone tried that new coffee shop in Brooklyn that just opened up?
! Back in my day (yes, I know I'm old 
), the subways were always dirty, but at least they had that "New York" charm to 'em - you knew it was gonna be a real adventure. Now, with all these fancy-schmancy trains and stations, we expect the MTA to keep 'em spotless? Please 
.
. I remember when you could actually see yourself in the mirror on the train - nowadays it's like lookin' into a dirty funhouse mirror 
.
And what's up with all these coffee stains on trains? Are people just gonna start drinking coffee on the go or something? 
It's not that hard to clean, guys! I get it, the washer broke down and all, but the commuters are already getting fleeced (increased fares), so now we're stuck with dirty trains? That's just not right 
.
This is unacceptable. I'd rather take the bus than deal with this mess every day. 
why cant they fix the car washer or something? i take the F train usually but now idk if ill switch to the G train too lol. and dont even get me started on the price increases, like whats the point of paying more if its just gonna be gross 