Is there a practical limit to the number of cars use can run in one light rail train set? Most agencies seem to use two, and I've heard of four, but I don't know if it can go higher.
I am thinking particularly about Boston's Green Line which is operating at or above capacity for most of the day. Obviously you would need to extend platforms, but what other issues would longer trains create? And does it make sense to extend trains to maybe 6 of 8 cars, or just blow it all up and built heavy rail?
I am thinking particularly about Boston's Green Line which is operating at or above capacity for most of the day. Obviously you would need to extend platforms, but what other issues would longer trains create? And does it make sense to extend trains to maybe 6 of 8 cars, or just blow it all up and built heavy rail?