by Union Tpke
Unlike most platforms on the New Haven Line, Mamaroneck and Larchmont can accommodate 12 cars, as indicated in a New York Times article. However, the official track charts say that they are 10 cars long. Why are these platforms 12 cars long, and why is there a discrepancy? In addition, are there any other mistakes concerning platform lengths in the diagrams?
Old Greenwich is being extended to 10 cars, as will Riverside and Cos Cob at some point. Why aren't these stations being lengthened to 12 cars? Noroton Heights, which can accommodate 10-car trains won't be lengthened to 12 as part of platform replacement, against the wishes of a local official. Also, West Haven and the island platforms at Stamford can fit 12-car trains. Are there plans to expand the use of 12-car trains?
Thanks.
Old Greenwich is being extended to 10 cars, as will Riverside and Cos Cob at some point. Why aren't these stations being lengthened to 12 cars? Noroton Heights, which can accommodate 10-car trains won't be lengthened to 12 as part of platform replacement, against the wishes of a local official. Also, West Haven and the island platforms at Stamford can fit 12-car trains. Are there plans to expand the use of 12-car trains?
Thanks.