The trains aren't yucky either.

I took my first train trip today.  There are six or eight tracks underneath Britomart (sorry for the crummy photo).  The trains are carpeted inside, with nice upholstered seats that face forward, behind, and to the side.   They make frequent stops, but are faster than buses.  I got to see a lot of the city.

School had just let out, and there were lots of highschoolers on the train.  They were all wearing their school uniforms:  blue or white button-up shirts with khaki or navy pants or skirts, and sensible shoes.  They chattered and laughed, as teenagers do.  But they were also well-mannered.   I heard one boy quietly nudge his friend, "Hey, you should give up your seat so the lady behind me can sit with her kids."