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November 23rd 04, 10:08 PM posted to uk.transport.london
Robert Woolley
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Eurostar to quit Waterloo
On 16 Nov 2004 13:15:07 GMT,
(Mait001) wrote:
It would not be difficult to use these platforms for Windsor Line trains,
making it much less likely for any trains to have to queue up outside
Waterloo waiting for platforms. But that wonn't make use of the platform
length - it would probably be too expensive to extend any Windsor line
station to take 12x20m trains, let alone 16- or 20-car.
Not to mention the fact that they still can't even run a full complement
of 8 car trains of the new stocks on the 3rd rail system because of power
supply issues.
Leaving aside the power supply issues, which will have to be resolved in any
event, why cannot 12-car or 16-car trains be run on the Windsor lines. What
law is there that EVERY car has to be accessible to each platform?
Why couldn't for example, a Reading train leaving Waterloo specify that only
the doors of the first 8 carriages will open at certain stations and the rear 8
carriages at the others?
This could not have happened with slam-door trains, but with controlled doors,
why can this not happen?
You *can* do this, but it will require some work to get authority from
HMRI. The Inspectorate generally doesn't like selective door
opening....
Rob.
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