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« on: July 08, 2013, 18:45:38 »
I read Network Rail's RUS on Alternative Solutions the other day; made interesting reading.

Something they didn't suggest, and I can't for the life of me think why, is this simple and effective approach from Cambodia
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2013, 22:23:19 »
I wonder if this could be a first step to reopening the Portishead line?  The track looks to be in similar condition to the one shown in the clip.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2013, 22:32:45 »
I love it ...

Of course, you could swap crew and passengers and that would make it even easier.  I think they do that already at Ormskirk and Kirkby ...  so not really "lighter side" material.
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2013, 22:34:16 »
And here's the solution for on street running through busy commercial areas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo8xwNaHgBE
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 00:04:24 »
Quote from: bignosemac on July 08, 2013, 22:34:16
And here's the solution for on street running through busy commercial areas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo8xwNaHgBE

Blimey - I hope they have retention tanks in the loos, but I have a horrible feeling they may not...
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