CLW Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Where is Elton Musk when you need him?... Elton Musk [emoji41] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, scorecard said: True, I've used the monorail on several routes in KL many times, and the frequency is also attractive. The next train arrives within perhaps 3 to 5 minutes after the last one departed, meaning no long wait for the next train and no overcrowding. And smooth quiet operation. KL seems to have got the overall planning very well organized and the system is well used by the locals and it's not expensive, pretty much everybody can easily afford to use it. If only their northern neighbor would pay attention to their accomplishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 18 hours ago, moontang said: good luck cornering the moat...... Even if above ground then a rail wouldn't need to do the one-way U-turn thing. You can have a separate rail line going both directions on the same side as long as it's separated from other traffic. 9 hours ago, Saraphee said: and navigating Bumrung Buri market/Pratu Chiang Mai! Yeah, that can't really be done above-ground. Cool chunk of money to invest in the North.. somehow I can't see it happening anytime soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 a monorail doesn't need to turn around to reverse direction, if needed, but would need a lot more room than a semi truck to make a 90 degree turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 7:23 PM, Cloggie said: Why not go for a trolley bus? It uses electricity (so no pollution) and they can use the existing electricity poles and other poles to install the overhead line..... Where do you think electricity comes from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Gotta love all the ex postmasters and plumbers from Luton and Dagenham commenting on a major design and construct project It ain't that easy guys... 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 4 hours ago, moontang said: a monorail doesn't need to turn around to reverse direction, if needed, but would need a lot more room than a semi truck to make a 90 degree turn. Obviously not an easy turn but monorail designers seem to to able to design these turns and they work. I recall one example in a city in China (forget the city name) where there was a need for a sharp turn for a new monorail. End result an old building on the tight corner was demolished, a new multi-storey building designed and erected with a 'tunnel' through the level where the monorail was to be built, all designed to easy the tightness of the corner curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 5:18 PM, Sparkles said: English version would be appreciated.My understanding of the colour coding etc is very limited Some details here http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/public-transportation-network-alternatives-a-and-b/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a977 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Oh! my the Songtaew mafia not going to be happy with this, there's going to have to be some kickbacks somewhere???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Used to ride the Chicago 'El' to school bending around near impossible curves high above the dirt, the car hanging far over the edge of the trestle. A great ride and memory of doing written homework bouncing side to side, fingers near froze. I'm done with the homework and cold fingers/toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 8:36 PM, scorecard said: Just wondering if 'above ground' mean at street level (as opposed to underground), or above the street level, e.g. monorail or similar? Light rail is similar to trams only more modern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The digging underneath the old city bit worries me. On one hand you hear about pushing for "World Heritage" status etc etc. But if you dig underneath the whole lot then surely any sort of "Heritage Status" goes out of the window! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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