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[email protected] · February 29th 16, 08:48 AM posted to uk.transport.london

On Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:25:02 +0000
Neil Williams wrote:
On 2016-02-25 16:05:52 +0000, d said:

Because the loading gauge at platform level is about a foot narrower
than about a foot above it, also because space is needed under the
floor for engines and similar equipment on a modern MU.

Whats that got to do with making the platforms the same height as the train
floor?

The reason why the train is about a foot narrower at platform height is
because of the protrusion of the platform.

So shave the platforms back and raise them. Whats the big deal?

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Spud