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Old 12-08-2011, 06:29 PM
 
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What is the newest elevated railroad built?
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Old 12-08-2011, 06:44 PM
 
Location: NYC
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Dubai Metro, I think?

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Old 12-08-2011, 06:52 PM
 
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I'm researching if newer elevated rails are more aesthetically pleasing.
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Old 12-08-2011, 06:58 PM
 
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You mean, like stations, platforms and stuff? Interesting topic.
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Old 12-08-2011, 11:07 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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The Namma Metro just opened in October of this year.

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There seems to be a lot that are brand new but whether or not you can find a lot of information on them seems iffy.
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Old 12-08-2011, 11:10 PM
 
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"Aesthetically pleasing" is pretty subjective, isn't it? Personally I think the El is quite beautiful, especially the old station entrances.
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Old 12-10-2011, 01:17 AM
 
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The Silver Line of the DC Metro is opening in 2013: Silver Line (Washington Metro) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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