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I know that the 62As on the Metropolitan Line are due to be replaced in
the
next year or so. Would they not make a more suitable alternative for the
Island Line? Would the loading gauges be an issue?


Yes, there's a very low bridge[1] in Ryde that requires the use small
stock,
hence the reason for choosing tube stock in the first place.

[1] And possibly others elsewhere on the system.

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Have they always used Tube stock on the Island Line since its
electrification in the 60s?