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Re: Increase in L train service |
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Posted by Stephen Bauman on Sat Jun 9 20:52:54 2012, in response to Re: Increase in L train service, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Sat Jun 9 15:16:11 2012. I don't think they can run 24 TPH without extending the tracks past the wall at 8th Ave so the trains can enter the terminal at speed.If trains could enter and leave stub terminals at full speed, that terminal's capacity would be close to 40 tph. The 24 tph capacity of the 8th Avenue terminal, assumes that trains do not enter at full speed. Past operations under differing safety regulations aren't applicable here. Safety is guaranteed by trains in emergency being able to stop before a collision with either the bumper or the train in front. The emergency braking rate nor the emergency braking distance has not changed. They should really consider extending the tracks 650' west, to allow more trains during the day and to lay up trains overnight. Tunnels cost a lot of money to build. Overnight layups at 8th Avenue are of minimum use. Early morning demand is for trains coming towards 8th Ave not originating there. |
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