ElI5: Why do subway trains have a flat front rather than being streamlined?

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ElI5: Why do subway trains have a flat front rather than being streamlined?

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Due to how long they are trains are already so streamlined that making the front of the train more aerodynamic has a negligible effect. Additionally light rail tends to be pretty slow, at least compared to high speed bullet trains, so the difference is even smaller.

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