"Basil Jet" wrote in message

Recliner wrote:
"Mizter T" wrote in message

On Jan 30, 2:53 pm, "Basil Jet"
wrote:

How many people does a three-car DLR hold, and how does that
compare with a six-car C stock? How does the speed compare? I'm
wondering about whether the "light" railway designation still
means anything.

Closely spaced stations and lots of rapid acceleration and
deceleration are light rail-esque features in my mind.

As well as tight curves and steep inclines.

I suppose what I'm really asking is whether the heavy rail standard
still has any virtues.

Higher speeds, more crashworthy, longer-lasting trains?