Thanks for collecting the data. My analysis is: There were 50 trains in
102 minutes, or one train every 2 minutes or 30 trains/hr. There were 40
1-car trains and 10 2-car trains in 102 minutes, or 35 cars/hr.
In the pre-ATCS days with coupling during rush hour, Muni ran 20 trains/hr,
of which 10 were 3-car NNJ and 10 were 4-car LLKK or LLMM. This is
equivalent to 70 cars/hr. When Muni ran according to this schedule, the
Metro service was great. But due to frequent Boeing breakdowns, this level
of service was achieved perhaps only 35% of the time.
The 35 cars/hr that ran on Monday is only 50% of the pre-ATCS 70 cars/hr.
This means massive overcrowding. Things will get better as more Bredas are
put into service over the next three years. But in the mean time, Muni
needs to consider ideas (many presented in this forum) to increase capacity.
I think everyone has finally realized that the key to good Metro operation
is reliable vehicles. The ATCS and MMT are helpful but play a minor role.
So the Bredas must be kept in top condition. The Bredas are more reliable
than the Boeings, but if Muni does not follow an aggressive preventive
maintenance program, the Bredas will break down too.
Also, I agree that coupling at the portals and proper distribution of train
destinations can improve service. But these require an operator or
supervisor to actually think and take action. It's much easier to just put
in your eight hours and collect your paycheck.