英語翻譯
There have been many comparisons made between London Underground and New York Subway.They are among the best-known transport systems in the world and each is a key part of one of the greatest cities of the world.The two systems are similar to each other,but there are also important differences between them.The following table sets out some of the similarities and differences.We believe that the information is all correct; but as information is not always collected in the same way.It is often difficult to fully compare.The following table shows how the two systems compare with each other.
London Underground New York Subway
Number of lines 12 25
Number of stations 275 468
Age of stations Oldest 1863 Most 1900-1930
Deepest station Hampstead 192ft Manhattan 180ft
% underground 42% 67%
Longest distance
between stations 3.89 miles 3.5 miles
Longest journey
without changes 34 miles 31 miles
Passengers/year 1 billion 1.3 billion
Hours of operations 20 hours/day 24 hours/day
Frequency Every 2 minutes
in rush hour Every 1.5-10 minutes
during rush hour
JFK International Airport handles international flights.It has a Ground Transportation Desk where you can get information when you arrive.
Driving
Driving takes 30-60 minutes and the tolls (通行費) are around $4.Short-term parking is $2 per half hour or $24 per day.Long-term parking is $2 up to 12 hours and $8 per day.
Taxis
Taxis into the city of New York take anywhere from 30-60 minutes.They cost around $30 to Manhattan.
Car Services
For a little more than a taxi,you can have very good services in a car,such as opening doors and helping with luggage.For more information call (800) 227-7997.