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Forum: Light Rail and Metros 30th April 2010, 14:23
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Posted By hstudent
The old BR points that allowed diesels to go from...

The old BR points that allowed diesels to go from platform 3 at Altrincham and the current Metrolink platform at Navigation Rd and electrics to do the opposite remain and are used when maintainence...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 28th April 2010, 11:38
Replies: 89
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Posted By hstudent
A proper tram-train is able to run on the same...

A proper tram-train is able to run on the same line as DMUs and freight trains, as well as street sections. The tram-train trial between Rotherham and Sheffield will be running on the same line as...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 27th April 2010, 09:36
Replies: 89
Views: 50,724
Posted By hstudent
Just thinking about this I think it should go to...

Just thinking about this I think it should go to 10 minute frequencies if this was to happen to allow even intervals in tram-trams going to Northwich but then not to send too many tram-trains to...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 25th April 2010, 13:20
Replies: 89
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Posted By hstudent
I can't see that happening. The Metrolink...

I can't see that happening. The Metrolink platform at Navigation Rd is right up against a car garage and the rail platform backs on to a private residence. There is also the issue of the road with...
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 18th January 2010, 13:03
Replies: 89
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Posted By hstudent
The Metrolink conditions of carriage say no...

The Metrolink conditions of carriage say no eating or drinking on trams or tram stops, as well as no suitcases and bicycles. So there's plenty of advantages of trains over trams.
Forum: Light Rail and Metros 18th January 2010, 13:00
Replies: 89
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Posted By hstudent
Isn't the capacity less of trams than trains...

Isn't the capacity less of trams than trains under BR where the peak time service was:
4 car 304s every 20 minutes running stopping services between Altrincham and Manchester
101s (mainly 4 car)...
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