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So why was the British loading gauge so small? It is bigger everywhere else in Europe so double-decker trains do not have to be so cramped. In France, they also feel airy and spacious.
Can anybody confirm my impression that the catenary is lower in the UK than in the rest or Europe? If this is the case then we can say goodbye to double-decker trains. I can't see the British goverment putting-up the money for this kind of upgrade. If this is to happen then the passenger will have to foot the bill and that wouldn't be popular at all because fares are much to high anyway.
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