Subway systems are uncomfortably hot—and worsening, study finds

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Mar 10, 2026, 6:00 am54 ptsTrending
For millions of commuters, the workday doesn't just begin with a train ride. It also begins with a blast of heat. In one of the largest studies ever conducted on thermal comfort in metro systems, Northwestern University scientists found that subway riders consistently report feeling uncomfortably hot while…

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