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Most of the Paris metro lines, like Montreal, normally run on rubber tyres. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber-tyred_metroWhat part of the Paris metro doesn't run on rails?
Most of the Paris metro lines, like Montreal, normally run on rubber tyres. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber-tyred_metroWhat part of the Paris metro doesn't run on rails?
Most of the Paris metro lines, like Montreal, normally run on rubber tyres. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber-tyred_metro
True, but I carefully said "normally. In all my years riding on the Metro in Montreal, the only time I EVER felt the train running on the rails, was when Place-St-Henri was a temporary terminus in 1980/1981 and trains would change tracks between Lionel-Groulx and Place-Saint-Henri. I haven't felt any trains running on rails in the approximately 35 years since then. I expect many riders in Montreal have never felt a train running on anything but tyres.True, but the lines with tires have regular rails between the tire guides and the rolling stock has steel wheels higher than the tires, in case of tire failures or for use at crossings. So in a sense all lines have rails, and the steel-wheeled trains seem to outnumber the rubber-tired ones at this point:
True, but the lines with tires have regular rails between the tire guides and the rolling stock has steel wheels higher than the tires, in case of tire failures or for use at crossings. So in a sense all lines have rails, and the steel-wheeled trains seem to outnumber the rubber-tired ones at this point:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Métro#Rolling_stock
True, but I carefully said "normally. In all my years riding on the Metro in Montreal, the only time I EVER felt the train running on the rails, was when Place-St-Henri was a temporary terminus in 1980/1981 and trains would change tracks between Lionel-Groulx and Place-Saint-Henri. I haven't felt any trains running on rails in the approximately 35 years since then. I expect many riders in Montreal have never felt a train running on anything but tyres.
I've certainly never experienced a tyre failure! Have you?
Lol, this is why I would never go to your UT get togethers. I imagine everyone is like this guy.
It's the same setup. I've never noticed in Paris either, but that's a sadly small sample size.I was actually referring to the setup in Paris, but in any case I haven't experienced a failure of any kind either in Montreal or Paris.
Where's that like button!
Good looking map! I'm working on something similar right now, trying to fit it onto the 20x28" poster. I found very early on that the X axis definitely needs to be condensed in order to make it fit, and you did a good job of that.
I'll point out a few differences on the map that I'm working on, just so that we can compare notes, in case it gives one of us an idea that'll improve a future version:
1) The biggest change that I've done is I've shown the streetcar lines on my map, using a thinner line weight red colour. No stops or anything are shown, just an indication of "hey, these are actually there". LRT lines are shown in the same line weight, but are independently coloured.
2) I think I've worked out a numbering/lettering system that works well, and wouldn't require the TTC to re-sign anything they've just recently signed. The basis is this: Heavy Rail (Subway and GO RER) lines are numbered, while LRT, BRT, and streetcar routes are lettered. This gives an instant level of stratification, whereby longer haul routes are numbered, and secondary or feeder routes are lettered.
3) I've shown connecting local transit routes from other municipalities in grey. I think they're useful to show for connectivity purposes, and the grey is 'passive' enough that it doesn't draw the eye. I think showing the TTC system as part of a larger, interconnected regional system is important.
4) I've shown GO RER lines in a light green, because I think in the not-too-distant future they'll become as important to transit in Toronto as most TTC RT routes are now. SmartTrack is shown in a different colour.
5) I'm using a vertical tick along the line to indicate an LRT stop, whereas I have full circles to indicate actual stations. I think the distinctions between full stations and stops is important, but I also think that stops should be labelled on the RT map as well. Streetcar stops are fine to omit though, as there's way too many of them.
6) With the extra vertical space on the map, I'm also including a simplified version of the GO RER network, so that riders can see the extent of that network, even if it isn't shown on the actual TTC map. It won't have nearly as much detail as the TTC version, but I think that's important to include.
Great map though. And I like that you've only used 0, 45, and 90 degree angles. I think that increases legibility immensely, even if it does create the occasional distortion.
Metrolinx intends to use automatic train control on the underground section of Eglinton, and the yard access will be part of the ATC territory...
Will the driver just sit there with a newspaper until east of Laird where they'll take over controls, or are they hinting at running each section of the Crosstown separately (i.e no interlining)?
LRT operating headways will likely vary throughout the corridor. The tunnel
portion of the LRT corridor will have turn-back capability at both ends of the
tunnel section to allow the LRT to operate with short turn service and provide
shorter headways than on the surface sections. Headways on the surface section
of the LRT may also vary depending on ridership demand.
Train operations on the surface sections of the LRT corridor, both train control and
opening/closing of doors, will be controlled by on-board staff. In the underground
and grade-separated section of the LRT corridor, vehicles will be controlled by
Automatic Train Operation (ATO).
Yes, it is one transit line that's continuous. That's why if you go to the project's website, it shows a rapid transit map where it's one solid orange line. It's called "Crosstown" because you should be able to get across town continuously .. at least Kennedy to Black Creek.