Mexico City’s lesson for NYC … Senegal tests Dakar line … Galveston still off track

Mexico City's Metro CDMX is the second largest subway system in North America.
Mexico City's Metro CDMX is the second largest subway system in North America. © Wikimedia Commons

Latin America/USA: New York City could learn a lot from Mexico City’s metro system
Mexico City’s metro and was blown away by how much cleaner, faster, and quieter it is than New York’s subway. [businessinsider.com]

Africa: Train makes first run in Dakar
The train’s first run marks a further step in preparations for the opening of the 55 km Train Express Régional rail link between Senegal’s capital and a new international airport at Diass. [railwaygazette.com]

USA: Galveston’s trolley cars still months away from getting back on track
Galveston residents and visitors hoping to hitch a ride on one of the Texas island’s long-dormant classic trolley cars will have to wait at least a few more months. [chron.com]

USA: Major NYC Subway Line Shutdown Plans Still In Limbo
New York’s MTA considered an alternative plan similar to Governor Cuomo’s proposal back in 2014 and rejected it over logistical and safety concerns. [nextcity.org]