2.8m width would be ideal but 2.65m/2.7m would also be achieveable given the RPA originally perceived that as their metro tram width. When you look at it, 250mm is not a huge distance and so the question is have the curve radii have been designed to 2.4 or have they allowed scope for wider body trams.
I wonder would 2.4m width units impact on comfort, especially taking into account airport patrons. |
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I was thinking more along the lines of luggage though. Has anyone here used the LU to get from Heathrow with luggage? Is it cramped? |
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No areas for luggage and very cramped. Tubes every 2-3 mins to Heathrow though. |
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Maybe if they have the shuttle trams converted to different space arrangements compared to trams that run all the way too swords. Or they could just build a heavy rail soloution wich could easily have the right space:p |
I think that they are running with the right solution on the right route with stations at pretty much the best locations*. However I think sticking with 2.4m wide trams could be a huge shortcoming. The airport terminating trams will go someway to giving the Airport travellers comfort but a lot will depend on the tram design and the amount of low floor space. There isnt that much space for large amounts of luggage on the luas.
*Would still prefer O'Connell Street instead of O'Connell Bridge and Parnell. |
Have we any indication as to what the layout of the Dublin Airport Station will be. I have seen it somewhere before, can't remember what city but essentially what would be required is
A well publicised platform (which would be a terminating platform also) where the train would idle for 5 minutes or more. This way most once off users (as in tourists) who generally have bags, would be inclined to use this. The idling time gives a more relaxed feel for visitors and they are not lumped in with commuters from Swords and elsewhere. Then a seperate platform for more regular users in the know with the train coming from Swords with a 20 - 30 second stopping time. Going in the opposite direction, a more publicised train terminating at the Airport, perhaps with a specific platform in St. Stephens Green and O'Connel St. The other 'commuter' trains should not over publicise the fact that they stop in the Airport. Anyway the above would be a dream. I don't envisage it happening that way. |
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