Metroscapes
Active Member
Fair 'nuff!
That's a fundamental redesign and completely unnecessary. The only thing the coaches need are modifications to the door to be flush with the new platform height
I wonder if it's as fundamentally simple as to find a way to install a structure to cover the step up. I guess that's provided they close the gap in when they raise all the platforms. It would be meaningless to raise the height if they leave the same gap as nowIs that easy for AODA compliance across the entire train? IIRC the gap and height difference are quite tight for compliance.
That is, do they need to install the height adjusting mechanisms that retain a specific height in different loading conditions (empty vs crush) like on TTC trains; or is it as simple as raising the platform and removing the exterior step on the train?
Perhaps they go the easy way and continue to have staff deploy a bridge for those who can't manage a gap or small height differential?
Theres a misunderstanding here.I just assumed they were going to convert the existing locos over to electric and buy new electric ones as demand requires.
BTW...........2028 seems late as I thought the RER electrification system was suppose to be up and running by 2026?
Metrolinx expects some construction to start in 2023, and there will be incremental improvements to service as work phases unlock opportunities to add service starting in approximately 2025-2026.
I’m guessing that’s what the 13 locomotives are for.At most they said "incremental service increases by 2026"
Theres a misunderstanding here.
Metrolinx never said it would be fully running by 2026.
thats fair, the liberals in the past were lets say "ambitious" with their projections of GO RER back in 2014.That's only one of their claims, which have been rewritten over time.
Lots was promised in the past, and then walked back or revised again and again.
One report here.
and here
Would look for more definitive statements when I have time tomorrow.Ontario Newsroom
news.ontario.ca
- Paul
thats fair, the liberals in the past were lets say "ambitious" with their projections of GO RER back in 2014.
I mean we litterally had a 3 year long RFP process
Im talking since the contract was signed last April. When the timelines have become more concrete
ML thinking require duel power for trains that go outside the overhead areas, but EMU should be use on the main body that is electrify as they come on line.We should probably skip the electric loco stage and go right to EMUs. A middle step is just going to delay it even further.