ssiguy2
Senior Member
If the line was automated using complete grade separation the stations themselves could be half the size of what Metrolinx is building them as and still have higher capacity.
Also LRT elevation is not cheaper than standard subway and more expensive than SkyTrain or m monorail. Yes, the support structures are less expensive due to the lighter weight of the vehicles but those costs are negated by having to build much taller overhead catenary connections. SkyTrain doesn't have that issue as the vehicles are as light as LRT but don't require those overhead connections and of course elevated monorail is the cheapest of the all.
I love how, again, Metrolinx doesn't even consider the option and time and money savings of elevation from DM to Kennedy. Also, even with these 2 fewer stations there are still too many along the line and the line should avergae one stop per km.
Also LRT elevation is not cheaper than standard subway and more expensive than SkyTrain or m monorail. Yes, the support structures are less expensive due to the lighter weight of the vehicles but those costs are negated by having to build much taller overhead catenary connections. SkyTrain doesn't have that issue as the vehicles are as light as LRT but don't require those overhead connections and of course elevated monorail is the cheapest of the all.
I love how, again, Metrolinx doesn't even consider the option and time and money savings of elevation from DM to Kennedy. Also, even with these 2 fewer stations there are still too many along the line and the line should avergae one stop per km.