By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-26 15:32:46 | Updated at 2024-11-28 02:46:33
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Catching this train is for catching some Zs.
Rats, robberies and routine delays are all the makings of a typical NYC subway commute.
But straphangers on one particular path are transporting around the city in pure peace, according to a new study that’s crowned the Q train the most “sleepy-friendly” railway in the Big Apple.
Guess the “Q” stands for “quick nap.”
“The Q train is the best subway line,” revealed study authors from CPAP.com, virtual vendors of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines — devices used to treat sleep apnea.
“With an on-time operation rate of 96.1%, and 195.8 million passengers hopping on and off this line at 29 stations per year,” continued the experts, “the 2nd Avenue/Broadway Express line cements its #1 spot.”
The accolade’s nothing to yawn at.
Slashings and sluggings, surfing stunts and deadly slips often steal the spotlight away from the subway’s more positive features.
But beyond the cozy comforts of the Q train, the underground metro system — which celebrated its 120th anniversary on October 25 — has served as a buzzy backdrop for life-changing moments in the lives of New Yorkers.
Rick McGuire, founder of social media sensation @SubwayCreatures, previously told The Post he considers the subway the “eighth wonder of the world.”
Unfortunately, however, that praise doesn’t track when the transit system is compared to others around the globe.
Sydney Metro, Australia’s biggest train network, ranks as the No. 1 sleep-friendly metro system on earth, boasting 98% cleanliness and 92% customer satisfaction ratings, according to the CPAP study.
To determine the best subways for sleep in NYC, researchers analyzed its 23 lines, rating each on air conditioning availability, WiFi access, bathroom access, customer satisfaction rates, and cleanliness rates.
The investigators also took into account on-time operation and annual ridership to find the Q the best on the tracks.
The S 42 St, Franklin Ave, and Rockaway Park Shuttles come in as the second-best subway line, per the findings. The 1 train, ironically, takes third place.
“With the NYC Subway system servicing millions of New Yorkers and tourists every year,” said the insiders, “this ranking is sure to cause a bit of discourse among riders!”
