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Posted by WillD on Mon Mar 29 16:35:20 2010, in response to Re: CALTRAIN Prepares for Electrification, posted by Jersey Mike on Mon Mar 29 16:12:44 2010. Many of the express runs don't require MU acceleration rates to maintain a fast schedule.Of course, but if they can use the EMUs to cover those express runs then they gain economies of scale which can offset the greater marginal cost of the EMUs relative to a mixed fleet. It doesn't make much sense to buy 10 locomotives and the equipment to maintain them just to cover a few express runs when they can just go with a full EMU fleet and eliminate the additional costs of the locomotives and push pull cars. For the locals they could run off the shelf single level M-2n derived stock instead of buying euro-trash. What off the shelf? NOTHING made to be FRA compatible can be considered "off she shelf" by any stretch of the imagination. Even addition In addition buying FRA compatible single level M8-like crap would require longer trainsets and the adoption of 3x2 seating, decreasing passenger comfort and increasing the cost for the rolling stock changeover. An M8-like car would accelerate slower and have a lower top speed than any of the European EMU designs. The CAHSR project will require the Caltrain line to be converted for use by non-FRA compatible rolling stock. As a result it is foolish to stick with the FRA's requirements for Caltrain's rolling stock. Caltrain stands to gain real savings from acquiring actual off the shelf equipment which reduces the cost of operation all while increasing the convenience and comfort for passengers. |
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