" The problem is that they should apply the same design standards to all
lines so that at least rolling stock can be swapped around if necessary.
Nothing sillier-looking than one line's depot having surplus cars parked
doing nothing while another line is desperately short of trams."

You are not talking about TfNSW's L1 v L2/L3  are you??????

Any one know about the other NSW line - Newcastle?

Greg

On 24/02/2021 12:37 pm, TP wrote:
> I call it TaNSW (Transport against New South Wales)!

>

> No existing public transport serves this particular corridor in its

> entirety. There are different routes going in different directions

> serving parts of it, but nothing connecting all these routes into one.

> The Parramatta free shuttle bus (900) approximates the Parramatta city

> centre part of the tram route but not beyond that.

>

> As far as I can see, the nearest tram stop in Macquarie St is about

> 150 metres from Parramatta station. It's a bit closer to the metro

> station and pretty-much in the centre of town. I'd say they're

> striking a balance between servicing those various needs.

>

> There's only one centre island platform on the whole route (Childrens

> Hospital). They've finally seen some sense, except I'd say the

> Childrens Hospital stop will be pretty busy. It's going to be a slow

> journey, lots of twists, turns and doglegs for which a tram with fixed

> trucks is quite inappropriate.

>

> Separated lines is pretty much a norm now for efficient operation, so

> delays on one section don't impact on the whole system (like with the

> suburban system). The problem is that they should apply the same

> design standards to all lines so that at least rolling stock can be

> swapped around if necessary. Nothing sillier-looking than one line's

> depot having surplus cars parked doing nothing while another line is

> desperately short of trams.

>

> Tony P

>