On Jul 10, 2:39*pm, wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:32:26 +0100

Recliner wrote:
Bi level cars would only slow dwell times at stations. *Twelve car

They seem to work pretty well in Paris. But even if they didn't go for
double deckers, wider carraiges would almost certainly be a good idea.

The ability to work through from the main lines at each end is part of
Crossrail's raison d'etre. Wider cars would prevent that from
happening.

Paddinton is some distance from the commercial centers. Crossrail
will save the change at Paddington and take folks straight to the West
End and City. Part of Crossrail's role at Liverpool Street is to
reduce crowding on the main line concourse, and congested access to
TfL's Central line.