02-27-2017, 08:50 PM
From wikipedia:
Advantages:
- smoother ride
- faster acceleration
- ability to climb steeper grades
- better braking (allowing shorter headways)
- quieter
- reduced rail wear
Disadvantages:
- less energy efficient (hotter, heavier, more rolling resistance)
- higher maintenance cost on vehicle (tires need replacing)
- reduced air quality due to wear of tires
- weather affects tractions
- possibly more expensive to build
Advantages:
- smoother ride
- faster acceleration
- ability to climb steeper grades
- better braking (allowing shorter headways)
- quieter
- reduced rail wear
Disadvantages:
- less energy efficient (hotter, heavier, more rolling resistance)
- higher maintenance cost on vehicle (tires need replacing)
- reduced air quality due to wear of tires
- weather affects tractions
- possibly more expensive to build