On Jul 11, 9:38*am, wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:36:33 -0700 (PDT)

e27002 wrote:
On Jul 10, 2:39=A0pm, wrote:
On Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:32:26 +0100

Recliner wrote:
Bi level cars would only slow dwell times at stations. =A0Twelve 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.

Which is why I said "if it was self contained". Though given it'll be
running on the great western there must be some scope for slightly
wider vehicles.

If it only involved the GW, I would say look at pushing the guage to
"S" stock size. i.e. Shave a few inches off the platform edges.
However, things would be tougher at the GE end.