Re: SMART Consist size
Author: Huh
Date: 08-28-2017 - 20:52
HUTCH 7.62 Wrote:
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> Espee99 Wrote:
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> > IIRC they planned for 3 car trains, and can add
> > frequency if needed. Since it is a RR not a
> light
> > rail construction should capacity be reached
> > quickly they have the option of adding
> > conventional push pull operations for a short
> term
> > until more DMUs can be built.
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> This would be a good operation for the Santa Cruz
> Branch. Did you know the average time it takes to
> go from SC to Watsonville on the HWY 1 is over 1
> 1/2 hours in the afternoon rush hour.
So would you have only Watsonville traffic fromSanta Cruz during the rush because there are no passing sidings in town between Santa Cruz and Aptos.