Annie Bynnol Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 in that case "line capacity" is not a suitable method of analysing this. "Train capacity" is though. There is a real increase in the use and demand for rail travel. Some argue an economic/ environmental case as well. Whatever " capacity " is used getting more people from A to B....Z can be done by: 1 Improving the current network. -more frequent trains. Cost involve quadrupling track, new track, tunnels junctions, stations, new bridges etc -longer trains. Costs involve new trains, rebuilding platforms, stations, tracks, junctions etc -double decker trains. Costs involve new trains, rebuilding tunnels, bridges stations, etc -speed up the trains. Miss stops out like Derby and Chesterfield. New cant- uncomfortable. More bridges, bigger and fewer junctions. Less local trains, less freight. 2 Building a new network separate but complimentary to the existing one. -build HS2. If rail fails to meet this demand then road/air will have to. The cost. New aiports.. how wide is an 8 lane motorway running through Rother Valley? How big are motorway junctions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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