[WB62]

Not sure how that's going to work with busy stations.

They did it when they added the tactile strips, I’m sure they can do it again for level boarding.

 

[T3G]

They did it when they added the tactile strips, I’m sure they can do it again for level boarding.

I'm not saying that the task is insurmountable, but adding tactile strips is a trivial non-job compared to changing the elevation of the platform.

 

[superelevation]

I'm not saying that the task is insurmountable, but adding tactile strips is a trivial non-job compared to changing the elevation of the platform.

The need to shut down part of the platform is very similar. It has happened loads on the Stouffville Line with the station rebuilds, the sky has not fallen.

 

[drum118]

I'm not saying that the task is insurmountable, but adding tactile strips is a trivial non-job compared to changing the elevation of the platform.

The only things effected in changing platforms elevations is the snow melting system, platform edge and the elevator.

As noted, the existing platforms can be change in phases that will require the existing shelters to be removed if attached to the platform or the floor to be raised, depending on the extra height require. You could have a slopping ramp to the shelter as well to the stairs and elevator.

Not my field and leave it to others, but I expect the existing snow melting system will have to be rebuilt to deal with the new elevation for the platform. This is very costly as well time consuming to do.

Trying to remember and stand to be corrected, but most non high platforms were like GO platforms where the floor of the the commuter rail coaches floor were the same height of the platform with an gap plate in Europe. Intercity trains had steps to get to the low level platform that were very common for a large number of countries.

Other than time and money, existing platforms can be raise to match the floor of GO coaches.

If you want to go high floor, major rebuilt for not only for everything's connected to the platform, but also for every coach in the current fleet. The existing doors would have to be relocated to the end section with the removal of most of the seat forcing riders to use stairs to the lower level and what do you do for washrooms for accessibility riders?? Would not recommend this at all.

 

[turbanplanner]

The only things effected in changing platforms elevations is the snow melting system, platform edge and the elevator.

As noted, the existing platforms can be change in phases that will require the existing shelters to be removed if attached to the platform or the floor to be raised, depending on the extra height require. You could have a slopping ramp to the shelter as well to the stairs and elevator.

Not my field and leave it to others, but I expect the existing snow melting system will have to be rebuilt to deal with the new elevation for the platform. This is very costly as well time consuming to do.

Trying to remember and stand to be corrected, but most non high platforms were like GO platforms where the floor of the the commuter rail coaches floor were the same height of the platform with an gap plate in Europe. Intercity trains had steps to get to the low level platform that were very common for a large number of countries.

Other than time and money, existing platforms can be raise to match the floor of GO coaches.

If you want to go high floor, major rebuilt for not only for everything's connected to the platform, but also for every coach in the current fleet. The existing doors would have to be relocated to the end section with the removal of most of the seat forcing riders to use stairs to the lower level and what do you do for washrooms for accessibility riders?? Would not recommend this at all.

I don't get your last bit about high floor?

 

[drum118]

I don't get your last bit about high floor?

If you want high floor platforms that will service VIA, Amtrak and the likes of SEPTA, Boston and Virginia type of equipment's, the current location of the doors for GO Coaches will have to be move to the ends of the cars to match mid level The mid level will become accessibility areas with riders going up or down stairs to get a seat. Doing this, where are the washrooms for accessibility riders??

My recommendation is not to go to high floor platforms as it will very costly to do and will take a lot longer to do it. It will take years to modified the current fleet to the point you buy new equipment to replace the oldest coaches first

 

[WB62]

If you want high floor platforms that will service VIA, Amtrak and the likes of SEPTA, Boston and Virginia type of equipment's, the current location of the doors for GO Coaches will have to be move to the ends of the cars to match mid level The mid level will become accessibility areas with riders going up or down stairs to get a seat. Doing this, where are the washrooms for accessibility riders??

My recommendation is not to go to high floor platforms as it will very costly to do and will take a lot longer to do it. It will take years to modified the current fleet to the point you buy new equipment to replace the oldest coaches first

Nobody ever suggested high floors.

 

[RU479]

Today I returned to Willowbrook and photographed 206 sitting east, attached a cut of OOS cars.

 

[SaugeenJunction]

Today I returned to Willowbrook and photographed 206 sitting east, attached a cut of OOS cars. View attachment 447663View attachment 447666View attachment 447667

Excellent shots. It really looks great and I can’t wait to see it in service!

 

[Krypto98]

Excellent shots. It really looks great and I can’t wait to see it in service!

It's facing the wrong way, (even when it was being delivered) so I imagine it would get wyed at some point...

 

[SaugeenJunction]

It's facing the wrong way, (even when it was being delivered) so I imagine it would get wyed at some point...

Yes

 

[gotransitboyhere]

Does anyone know if GO Cab Car 251 ever had a K5LA because it was built before the mandate.

 

[Krypto98]

Does anyone know if GO Cab Car 251 ever had a K5LA because it was built before the mandate.

A what? I think you answered your own question

 

[Krypto98]

Bro! Answer the question. Did it or not have a K5LA.

I don't even know what a K5LA is. Plus you won't be very likable here if you demand things from people

 

[EastYorkTTCFan]

Does anyone know if GO Cab Car 251 ever had a K5LA because it was built before the mandate.

Bro! Answer the question. Did it or not have a K5LA.

Lol if you don't know what a K5LA is google it!

People on here don't really keep track of that stuff . Most people her are interested in public transit and not really so much on a railfan side of things like you are. Also not even every rail fan cares what type of horn something had.