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Train Lines Built Beside Existing Ones

 
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mark occomore



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:59 pm    Post subject: Train Lines Built Beside Existing Ones Reply with quote

Five new high-speed main lines crossing the width and breadth of the UK may be built as part of a review of the rail network, Network Rail says.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7467203.stm

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I suppose it would save time keep on disrupting existing lines with weekend maintance?

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<quote>"Our creaking railway system desperately requires huge investment to bring it into the 21st century.

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I thought all rail operators are investing in the Railway with Rolling stock and upgrading likes the West Coast Mainline?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Train Lines Built Beside Existing Ones Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
Five new high-speed main lines crossing the width and breadth of the UK may be built as part of a review of the rail network, Network Rail says.

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by 2025 !!, don't get rid of the car just yet Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Too little too late. We should have been tackling the problem 30 years ago. With fuel rationing on the horizon, maybe we should convert some motorways?
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mark occomore



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

RobbieM wrote:
Too little too late. We should have been tackling the problem 30 years ago. With fuel rationing on the horizon, maybe we should convert some motorways?


That would be more expensive. The Sleepers wouldn't fit onto all motorways.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
That would be more expensive. The Sleepers wouldn't fit onto all motorways.


Blimey. What sized sleepers do you intend using? Most of the sleepers I know are only a couple of metres wide.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The existing Railway needs to be looked at instead of adding more problems?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mark occomore wrote:
The existing Railway needs to be looked at instead of adding more problems?


People have been looking at the railway for decades. What we now need, however, is a coherent strategy that takes into account the increased usage demands and levels this against a decreasing reliance on the automobile (given the rising cost of fuel).

Unfortunately, I don't see that happening.

Anyhow, I like trams!
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