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Re: In South Queens, rail backers still pushing for old Rockaway Beach line |
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Posted by R36 #9346 on Mon Jul 28 12:09:17 2014, in response to Re: In South Queens, rail backers still pushing for old Rockaway Beach line, posted by #5 - Dyre Ave on Mon Jul 28 10:57:33 2014. I would convert Woodhaven to a 5-track express station as follows:Northbound, existing local track D2 would shift to the right at the existing provision south of the station. At this point, new track D6 would split from existing express track D4 via a 30mph switch*. Track D6 would occupy the existing trackway of the current local track D2 through the station. The northbound platform would be converted into an island platform. North of the station, tracks D2 and D6 will merge and continue on as existing track D2. Southbound, no modifications to the station will be made. However, a 30mph switch will be installed to allow local trains on D1 track to switch to the D3 express track. This switch would be placed a sufficient distance from the station to allow a train to reach 30 MPH before the switch. Track speed on the express tracks D3 and D4 is 36 MPH, so a small reduction of speed would be required for trains taking the switches. *In this context, a 30mph switch is a switch designed to allow trains to take the diverging route at a speed of 30 miles per hour. |
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