Thread: BML2/Crossrail Western Extensions.
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Old May 24th 12, 02:23 PM posted to uk.railway,misc.transport.urban-transit,uk.transport.london
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Default BML2/Crossrail Western Extensions.
On Thu, 24 May 2012 14:03:06 +0000 (UTC), d
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On Thu, 24 May 2012 14:56:37 +0100
"Paul Scott" wrote:
structure. There were concerns that with this form of construction combined
with platform curvature the different platform clearances and stopping
distances required to meet Network Rail standards with domestic trains may
be difficult to achieve.

Sounds like the typical british can't-do attitude these days.

Unless the eurostar trains are smaller than normal UK stock which is highly
unlikely then a uk profile train will fit and its just a matter of whether
the step from door to platform is too great which can be discovered by driving
various train types in there and having a look.

I didn't think the platforms were the main issue. It's the routes for
both the trains and the people to them that's the problem.
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