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Colin Rosenstiel · November 16th 07, 12:27 AM posted to uk.transport.london

In article , (Mark Brader)
wrote:

On another note, what is the deal for a prospective tunnel
connection to Ireland?

(Yeah, right.)

Connecting a network with standard 1435 mm track gauge to another
network with 1600 mm wide track gauge?

If that was the only problem, it wouldn't be a problem.

And then?

Most conveniently, what they do with some trains at the French-
Spanish border: slide the wheels along the axles to fit the other
gauge. Other solutions include mixed-gauge track, bogie changing,
and (of course) having the passengers change trains.

In the latter option it seems a bit pointless going to the expense of
building a tunnel.

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Colin Rosenstiel