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Crossrail rolling stock PIN
On 4 Aug, 12:19, wrote:
On Wed, 4 Aug 2010 02:43:31 -0700 (PDT) bob wrote: The bigger problem is that UK platforms impinge on the UIC gauge, which is full width practically down to rail head level. *So to run UIC stock, you will need to rebuild every platform on the route, and in so doing make those platforms unusable by conventional UK rolling Fair point. But I'm sure they could build some sort of compromise stock that could use the full UIC height and also width above platform level that would still be within UK gauge below platform level. To me it just seems daft to limit a brand new line to the UK loading gauge which is demonstrably inadequate on all busy rail lines. Though there really isn't very much width in the standard UK loading gauge below platform level. For a double deck train, you're probably talking about 1+1 or at best 2+1 seating on the lower deck, which would probably not provide much more than single deck (without staircases). Especially if you go for Paris RER style 3 doors per side (so lots of staircases) stock. Of course it would seem sensible to make any changes and new build lines accomodate a full UIC loading gauge in all respects except passenger platforms, so that if a future changeover to UIC comes about it would be less of a major project, and it would help channel tunnel freight once whole routes are opened out. If we are looking seriously at adopting UIC standards, I would propose the NLL as a useful place to start. It is already connected to HS1, and is well placed to link into HS2. It handles a lot of freight which could make use of the extra space, and the platform length and overcrowding problems make it a good candidate for DD stock, while the passenger services are all provided by a relatively small pool of (potentially) dedicated rolling stock. Robin |
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