Among the benefits promised under the new arrangement are a new tube line, a cap on fares, more late-night trains and air conditioning to prevent sweltering summertime conditions.
And because of the increased containment capacity out of the sealing cap, the choke line, which was feeding to the Q4000 at about 10, 000 barrels a day, will have its containment capability increased to 20, 000 to 25, 000 barrels a day.