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ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit
(12-08-2018, 09:03 PM)GtwoK Wrote: What does the test accomplish? I can't imagine any situation when that many vehicles would be in the area, especially not when multiple vehicles on the same track fully accelerate at the same time.... that's just asking for a crash.

Also, why only test it in the hydro corridor, and not along the northfield-R&T stretch (or elsewhere)?

It makes sure the power supply can handle any reasonable scenario. Hydro corridor is an easy place to do it because it’s a nice straight space with few (too few, as has been discussed elsewhere) crossings. Or so I surmise — I have no line to expert knowledge. This is actually why I really wish the LRT project had an official blogger. One person embedded within the project could have provided lots of information that us enthusiasts would have really appreciated while also providing less detailed information with a broader audience.
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RE: ION - Waterloo Region's Light Rail Transit - by ijmorlan - 12-08-2018, 09:36 PM
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