Originally Posted by
pablo42
So it can only be done with DLR type coaches.
For tight turning curves, yes. Well the curves are far tighter than the existing heavy-rail carriages. Light-rail means cheaper lighter trackbeds and cheaper concrete, longer span bridges over water. The rolling stock is due for renewal and the DofT may have a say in what rolling stock is used - something tells me they may insist on Light-Rail train. It just makes so much sense when Liverpool is expanding and getting a full comprehensive metro system is what is needed.
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The Dpt of Transport say:
Discussions between Merseytravel and the Department about new rolling stock for Merseyrail are at a very early stage. This is a matter for Merseytravel and Merseyrail but the Department has an interest as we provide the majority of the financial support for the Merseyrail train operating concession. No decisions have yet been made about the type of rolling stock which may be required.
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