Rockingham Racer wrote:Just wondering: would a third track between CP 3 and Cove be advisable for moves to/from the yard? Perhaps it's in the plan somewhere?
Great idea but the real estate cannot accommodate a third track in that area. Constraints (east to west):
- Only room for two tracks between MassPike & Orange Line;
- Back Bay station & tunnels can only accommodate 2 tracks;
- Only room for two tracks between Cambria Street & MassPike:
- Only room for two tracks between Ipswich Street & MassPike;
- Only room for two tracks between Jillian's building (and all buildings on Lansdowne Street) & MassPike;
- Yawkey station occupies all available real estate with station infrastructure & two tracks;
- Only room for two tracks between Mountfort Street & MassPike;
- Bridge abutments for St. Mary's Street, Carlton Street, and then Comm Ave all restrict the available width to 2 tracks.
So you can't even squeeze in a passing siding anywhere on that stretch.