10-31-2023, 01:15 PM
(10-31-2023, 12:57 PM)KevinL Wrote: If they only use double trains at, say, peak times, I'm not sure the platforms need much fixing; all the amenities are in place and the platform edges all meet spec. As use of them ramps up they can gradually apply upgrades, I'm sure.
Yes, this is technically possible. We are all going to call them out for being ridiculously cheap. And FWIW...I don't think it'll save all that much...I suspect trains are going to be much more expensive. It would also cause some operational issues. It would cause most passengers to board the first car, especially in bad weather, which is going to partially defeat the purpose of running two car trains, and it will also increase dwell times because as RM loves to talk about...the doors will not be properly utilized.