rf_ioliver
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Not sure if this has been answered - at least I can't find a good explanation after much searching.
But, looking at the trains ordered for the SW Metro, I'm a little confused why the Rhymney Valley lines get "proper" trains while the Merthyr, Cynon and Rhondda get the tram-trains. I recall there was some plan to run these as trams in Cardiff (?!) but that's not come to anything I can think of.
Which then leads to the question are the tram-trains really suitable? Will they actually have enough capacity, speed etc for the proposed service upgrades?
Any light shed on this would be appreciated,
thanks
Ian
But, looking at the trains ordered for the SW Metro, I'm a little confused why the Rhymney Valley lines get "proper" trains while the Merthyr, Cynon and Rhondda get the tram-trains. I recall there was some plan to run these as trams in Cardiff (?!) but that's not come to anything I can think of.
Which then leads to the question are the tram-trains really suitable? Will they actually have enough capacity, speed etc for the proposed service upgrades?
Any light shed on this would be appreciated,
thanks
Ian