On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:26:15 +0200, Patrick Segalla
wrote:

Why do you think that platform height ist decisive for the cost of
platform extensions?

The not insignificant cost of materials and labour for its
construction.

Well, it's not.

I would have thought it would be significant. What do you feel is the
answer?

And why do you think that serviceable (but uncomfortable) old stock ist
acceptable for German commuters?

It can gain new seats for much less than the cost of a new build of DD
stock, as much of it already has.

New DD-Stock in Germany is rather comfortable, I'd say.

Unless it's improved massively since 2000 (when I was last in
Germany), it is not.

Neil

--
Neil Williams in Milton Keynes, UK
To e-mail use neil at the above domain