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Vancouver and London had some of the world‘s first automated metro systems, and their success meant that they evolved to become unrecognizable over the years. But, what makes these networks so unique, and why don’t we see more like them?
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21 Comments
Automated, making it feasible to have high frequency and long hours of service, resulting in exceeding all expectations. Why is this a surprise at all?
Why haven't more lines been built automated? Because job creation outweighs providing transit, by a lot. I recall the Calgary bus strike when drivers were incensed that most work was in the morning and evening rush hours (shocking, I know, but it's literally what they said to the press), and the city filled in between, before and after, and on smaller routes, with smaller 15 person buses that cost far less to operate. The drivers of the big buses won of course. Transit riders lost.
I love the SkyTrain!!! But I hate TransLink's buses lmao. I heard from one of my friends that popularity for TransLink drastically sank when they were asked about the Buses but if they could take the SkyTrain it would be heaven
Skytrain did benefit from the Intercity rail system that it's largely built on top of. I'd call that a "legacy network", even if the right of way had much in the way of removed sections and the like.
I'm really excited for them to extend the skytrain to Langley!
The DLR was originally envisioned as a tram
I'd love to see a video on the GO train lakeshore east expansion. I live in Oshawa and find it pretty confusing 😅
You should talk about Rail Infrastructure in the Philippines. It has a pretty lackluster metro for its capital city, Manila, and its neighboring cities that form the National Capital Region. Although before, the Philippines had great railway infrastructure that was crippled in WW2 and was never rebuilt because of american influence. Although the government is doing some things to solve and revive the railways, I believe that it is not enough for a country of 110+ million people.
I'd include Portland in this list as well.
Love these styles of networks.
I think one would do really well in Winnipeg if we could get our act together.
The DLR is great because there’s no fare gates. Great for a student on a budget
Amazing modes of public transport. The sky train and DLR will solve city's traffic congestion. Tnx4sharing 👍
I want the SkyTrain to go to UBC!
Why even automatic trainsystems have still a last train like sth around 2 a.m. and a first train a day? I mean even my medium sized city (Dresden) with human drivers never drops below a frequency of 1 train an hour. (3 am on weekdays) Automatic trains should just run if there is no maintainance scheduled.
How come you took down your video on the London Overground?
Wasn't the Scarborough RT the same technology as the Vancouver Skytrain, I think it was an Ontario company that did it.
Why did SkyTrain go with linear induction motors? None of the video footage shows much of a grade.
Could you do a video on the tehran metro?
Actually, SkyTrain has a double crossing on the Canada Line, the Waterfront Double Crossing is used to change train direction.
SkyTrain is constantly ripping customers off with fare increases though, there was one last year and another 2.3% hike planned this year. While other cities offer days with free fare, SkyTrain never offers that. And some of the stations especially when you get downtown are so filthy with drug addicts always lurking around.
Is a automatic service a good idea? I mean of course it is but wouldn't be better to create employment? I had this debate once with a friend and I really don't knew what the "correct" answer is.
need this for Ellesmere road as well
I'm a longtime Burnaby resident and I recently went on a trip to England. I stayed in Canary Wharf and was struck by how similar the area was to Vancouver. The DLR reminded me of the SkyTrain although it was a lot shakier… First time I got car sick on a train!