Saucy Subway Sirens

A few months ago on the subway, I took special note of the station announcements. This particular driver spoke very clearly and consistently. It was almost as though she had some professional voice training.

On my return journey that evening, I thought it amusing that I happened to get the same driver, still cheerfully making the announcements towards the end of a ten hour shift.

It wasn't until my next trip that I suddenly realized, that 12 years after door chimes replaced whistles, and drivers started announcing stations, a computerized voice system had finally been installed.

Still, it's not quite on the same level as the London Underground, which has personality.