(10-26-2022, 05:48 PM)ac3r Wrote: I'm wondering when they'll start to run train sets. The LRT is starting to get packed during rush hour now. It gets full during school hours as well and I am sure near the universities. However it would take ordering trains now. Though with the delays last time maybe now is a good time to order them.
Yeah, it can get very packed, especially near the universities. I wonder what the lead time is to getting new trains delivered and tested? And while not required at all AFAIK, it would be nice to have platforms fully kitted out when running sets.
I wonder what the logistics would be for running sets only during rush hour though. Would certain trains stop at the maintenance facility to pick up a second train? How long would that take, and would it require additional trains to fill the gaps in the schedule created during that downtime? If we needed additional trains to fill the gap, and additional trains for the sets, would we then have enough to just run double trains all day? I know lines around the world run variable length trains, so if any of you train nerds know the logistics, I'm curious.
(10-26-2022, 06:20 PM)neonjoe Wrote: I’d rather see the 7-8 minute headways before longer trains.
Agreed. Solves the crowding issue, and provides better service.