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MarkyT replied to the thread What is the point of Old Oak Common?.With the area set to become a major activity hub similar to Docklands or Stratford in a future Tokyo-like polycentric London, I think... -
MarkyT replied to the thread Jubilee line extension beyond Stratford.Instead of extending Jubilee or Central, I'd attempt to extend the Victoria Line from W'stow Central, stopping at Whipps Cross and...
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MarkyT replied to the thread What is the point of Old Oak Common?.Maybe as well, with platforms on all WCML lines! I still support diverting some WLLs via low level to OOC Lane, mainly because...
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MarkyT replied to the thread What is the point of Old Oak Common?.The Hackney link doesn't have a moving walkway though. Part of the problem around OOC is the large area of industrial land alongside...
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MarkyT replied to the thread What is the point of Old Oak Common?.While the east end of the HS2 platforms might be close, the normal access to them and the GWR/EL platforms will be via the concourse at...
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MarkyT replied to the thread New Station for Okehampton.Better than 'Parkway', which seems silly now many busy stations have big car parks. I suspect its custom will mostly arrive by car...
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MarkyT replied to the thread What are your first impressions of the new TGV-M..I've read the double-deckers were a reaction to the massive property inflation that occurred a couple of decades ago, forcing Tokyo...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Locomotive haulage vs. multiple units.Even without Talgo split axles, The wheelrim tops of trailing axles under passenger cars can be very close to or even slightly higher...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Locomotive haulage vs. multiple units.OBB have continued with the loco hauled push-pull concept with their latest Railjet NG being delivered by Siemens. This has low floor...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Making top-contact third rail safer.A lot of equipment to achieve a similar result, and severe hazard potential if malfunction left a section energised without a tram...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Making top-contact third rail safer.I agree that most stations with brief stops wouldn't need the platform conductors. With the trains concerned already equipped with 3rd...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Making top-contact third rail safer.All depends on the granularity of the switching required. I don't see much benefit in conductor switching on UK segregated plain track...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Making top-contact third rail safer.Which suggests some further mitigations are sensible and may be legally necessary from a H&S POV in any extension of the system compared...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Making top-contact third rail safer.All more stuff to be damaged, come adrift, form an obstacle to trains or a tripping hazard. Perhaps a continuous slot in the top might...
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MarkyT replied to the thread Paddington to Plymouth in 2.5 hours?.Totnes has a good proportion of long distance passengers like some Cornish stations due to holidaying, second homes and many arts, media...
