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State of the Monorail

  • Thread starter Thread starter IOAGuy
  • Start date Start date Dec 1, 2013
IOAGuy

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  • Dec 1, 2013
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Was browsing the WDWMagic forums when I came across this thread:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/appalling-state-of-the-monorail-cabins.877123/

This is just appalling, it is absolutely disgusting. I can't believe Disney hasn't done something about this. Being one the biggest names and brands in the WORLD, you'd think they can fix these things before they pop up. But no, there are more pressing matters like Avatarland and MyMagic+. :bang:
 
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Yep, the problem is there are 12 monorail trains of which 10 are generally running at all times often for 18-20 hours per day so there is no time for maintenance beyond just keeping them running and barely enough time for the custodial crew to clean them. Being something that generates no revenue it's hard to get TDO to spend any money on them beyond keeping them running. They are spending money on the new "train control system" which will essentially eliminate the drivers and automate the trains. In theory once the new system is perfected it will become the basis for a new set of trains since the current trains are long past their expected lifespan. Finding the 100's of millions of dollars to replace them will be the big challenge. It's also expected that sections of the beamways may have to replaced in the coming years because it is also reaching the end of its expected life.

A big part of the problem is also the transportation department management all comes from bus backgrounds so they keep investing in buses. It makes sense in a way because buses are not limited to routes served by track, and additional buses can be put into service quickly and easily. The problem is this is a company that provides "magic" and riding a bus is never a magic experience.
 
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