I don't think we will ever see a bi-level from Nippon Sharyo. I was wondering how feasible it would be to switch to the Seimans equipment. I don't think it would need any modifications to be used in the Midwest and California.
Well, it would need traps (which is allowed for in the car design) at the very least, but what is really required for "full length level boarding" would be high platforms, while most other existing equipment in those locations (Metra gallery cars, Superliners, Surfliners, Talgo, etc.) is set up for low-level boarding. Refitting the station platforms - even assuming it is practical - would likely cost more than the car order itself. In addition, the single-level Siemens cars have lower capacity than the stillborn bi-level specification.I don't think we will ever see a bi-level from Nippon Sharyo. I was wondering how feasible it would be to switch to the Seimans equipment. I don't think it would need any modifications to be used in the Midwest and California.
http://www.highspeed-rail.org/Documents/brightline-Coach-Siemens-2.pdfWell, it would need traps (which is allowed for in the car design) at the very least, but what is really required for "full length level boarding" would be high platforms, while most other existing equipment in those locations (Metra gallery cars, Superliners, Surfliners, Talgo, etc.) is set up for low-level boarding. Refitting the station platforms - even assuming it is practical - would likely cost more than the car order itself. In addition, the single-level Siemens cars have lower capacity than the stillborn bi-level specification.I don't think we will ever see a bi-level from Nippon Sharyo. I was wondering how feasible it would be to switch to the Seimans equipment. I don't think it would need any modifications to be used in the Midwest and California.
While the Siemens car design would technically work, of course, it is not really what the states need or want for their trains and, again, even with modifications not the most practical solution.
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