Thread: Articulation
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Old 14th January 2010, 12:23
j0hn0 j0hn0 is offline
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Articulation

Why doesn't the UK use more articulated trainsets to decrease wear on the already worn out track?

Over here in Germany, i see many of the s-bahn trains and other regional service using articulated trainsets. Also the trams here in Düsseldorf are mainly articulated.

So does anyone else have any opinions on articulation?

If almost all the UK trainsets run as multiple units, why do they have so many heavy bogies? Also if there isnt a gangway to link 2 sets together, why are the faces of these units so butt ugly?

Seen the new xtrapolis concept?
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