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In addition to the problems related to working around utilities, subways built with cut and cover create a lot of street level noise when operating. Also, build
by elahd 8y ago
In addition to the problems related to working around utilities, subways built with cut and cover create a lot of street level noise when operating. Also, buildings vibrate every time a train runs by. Bored subways are imperceptible from above ground.
- spiralx 8y ago> Bored subways are imperceptible from above ground. Not entirely true - the Crossrail in London goes under the Barbican arts centre, and that section of the track has special floating tracks to reduce noise and vibrations: http://www.crossrail.co.uk/construction/railway-systems/ http://www.crossrail.co.uk/construction/railway-systems/