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Virtually all stations in [[Broker]], [[Dukes]] and [[Bohan]] are located above ground; all stations in [[Algonquin]], aside from [[Frankfort High LTA]], are underground, their entrances distinguishable by their green iron fencing and attached globe lamps. All stations in the system are operational except one, unofficially referred to as [[Dukes Boulevard LTA|Dukes Boulevard station]] along a short stub branch of the Broker Line in [[East Island City]]; the line is also connected to a train yard located in [[Firefly Projects]]. The cost of using the subway is deducted after the trip, as the ticket machines are not operable. Subway lines can be seen on the [[Radar]] in the [[HUD]] as semitransparent gray lines, with stations marked as square lozenges. If a station is underground, multiple access points will be available front street level, typically depicted in the form of a stairway leading underground surrounded by cast iron grills with lampposts attached in the corners. Some of the city's homeless can be found taking shelter in a the large junction tunnel under Lancet. | Virtually all stations in [[Broker]], [[Dukes]] and [[Bohan]] are located above ground; all stations in [[Algonquin]], aside from [[Frankfort High LTA]], are underground, their entrances distinguishable by their green iron fencing and attached globe lamps. All stations in the system are operational except one, unofficially referred to as [[Dukes Boulevard LTA|Dukes Boulevard station]] along a short stub branch of the Broker Line in [[East Island City]]; the line is also connected to a train yard located in [[Firefly Projects]]. The cost of using the subway is deducted after the trip, as the ticket machines are not operable. Subway lines can be seen on the [[Radar]] in the [[HUD]] as semitransparent gray lines, with stations marked as square lozenges. If a station is underground, multiple access points will be available front street level, typically depicted in the form of a stairway leading underground surrounded by cast iron grills with lampposts attached in the corners. Some of the city's homeless can be found taking shelter in a the large junction tunnel under Lancet. | ||
The subway is a good way to escape from the police at any [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted levels]]. At lower levels, players may still use the train; as the AI is confused by the player entering the trains, the train may take you well outside the wanted zone. However, use of the subway trains is impossible when the player has a three-star wanted level or more, as the trains will either stop at stations indefinitely, bypass any station the player is in, or are halted wherever they are. This deliberately occurs to prevent the player from either escaping the police or easily unlocking achievements and trophies such as | The subway is a good way to escape from the police at any [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|wanted levels]]. At lower levels, players may still use the train; as the AI is confused by the player entering the trains, the train may take you well outside the wanted zone. However, use of the subway trains is impossible when the player has a three-star wanted level or more, as the trains will either stop at stations indefinitely, bypass any station the player is in, or are halted wherever they are. This deliberately occurs to prevent the player from either escaping the police or easily unlocking achievements and trophies such as "One Man Army". | ||
Alternatively, the subway tunnels themselves may be effectively used by the player to escape on foot as police officers do not venture into the tunnels unless they spot the player earlier and pursue him into the tunnels. There is also a bug where the player may receive a 1 star wanted level when entering certain trains while police are nearby. This may be a bug in the game's programming as the trains are not "owned" by the player, and the Police AI is programmed to chase the player when he enters a vehicle that isn't owned by him. | Alternatively, the subway tunnels themselves may be effectively used by the player to escape on foot as police officers do not venture into the tunnels unless they spot the player earlier and pursue him into the tunnels. There is also a bug where the player may receive a 1 star wanted level when entering certain trains while police are nearby. This may be a bug in the game's programming as the trains are not "owned" by the player, and the Police AI is programmed to chase the player when he enters a vehicle that isn't owned by him. | ||
Subway trains are not operational, or even available, on [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]]. However, access to the tracks is still available, and is a useful way to escape the police. Trains also run on a | Subway trains are not operational, or even available, on [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]]. However, access to the tracks is still available, and is a useful way to escape the police. Trains also run on a "rail", i.e. they cannot move from their set route, and will not stop for any reason whatsoever unless coded to, even when their path is blocked (e.g. by a vehicle). | ||
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WestParkstation-GTA4-entrance.jpg|A typical surface entrance into a subway station in Algonquin, GTA IV. Certain entrances may be double in width, although all subway entrances and hallways are only wide enough to allow movement of pedestrians and motorbikes. | WestParkstation-GTA4-entrance.jpg|A typical surface entrance into a subway station in Algonquin, GTA IV. Certain entrances may be double in width, although all subway entrances and hallways are only wide enough to allow movement of pedestrians and motorbikes. | ||
Suffolkstation-GTA4-platforms.jpg|Platform view of [[Suffolk LTA|Suffolk station]], a underground station in Algonquin, GTA IV. All subway stations in GTA IV reuse the same platform level and concourse interiors. | Suffolkstation-GTA4-platforms.jpg|Platform view of [[Suffolk LTA|Suffolk station]], a underground station in Algonquin, GTA IV. All subway stations in GTA IV reuse the same platform level and concourse interiors. | ||
FireflyProjectdepot-GTA4.jpg|A depot at the [[Firefly Projects]], [[Broker]], that adjoins the Broker Line, GTA IV | |||
<!--|A train on the LTA Q service at Frankfort Low Station. This is the current terminal of the Q line. For continuing uptown Algonquin Inner Line service, transfer on the same platform to the N or W trains. Uptown, trains continue to the Bohan Line. This Q train will run out of service to North Park Station, where it will resume service to Hove Beach.--> | <!--|A train on the LTA Q service at Frankfort Low Station. This is the current terminal of the Q line. For continuing uptown Algonquin Inner Line service, transfer on the same platform to the N or W trains. Uptown, trains continue to the Bohan Line. This Q train will run out of service to North Park Station, where it will resume service to Hove Beach.--> | ||
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