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Post by Chris M on Sept 7, 2010 11:16:37 GMT
Can DLR trains be coupled/uncoupled outside depots? e.g. can one unit of a 3-car train be uncoupled in e.g. Poplar platform and driven to the depot while the other 2 cars remain in service?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 8:27:37 GMT
Why would you want to do that?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 9:05:24 GMT
A few years ago it was proposed to run single units on the Stratford service late in the evening, but this was never implemented. I would think the idea is well covered in dust (and locked away) by now.
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Post by Chris M on Sept 24, 2010 9:18:43 GMT
Why would you want to do that? There could be many possible reasons, including one of the end units becoming defective but this problem not affecting the other two; the traffic no-longer requiring three-car units; an event meaning that more capacity is needed than was known in advance (2 car could be made 3 car), etc. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2010 9:43:41 GMT
In the event of coupling/decoupling, wouldn't there be a need to stick the excess/defective unit somewhere?
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Post by Chris M on Sept 24, 2010 12:26:33 GMT
Yes e.g. can one unit of a 3-car train be uncoupled in e.g. Poplar platform and driven to the depot while the other 2 cars remain in service? |
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