Just a quick one🤔💬❔are these new train sets fully operational on the Southern Line or are they still doing tests ,I've never really seen one live in action ,only the mock up version that was displayed @ CT Central Station & one or two that were on the platforms
What do you think can still be done to improve the overall look of the train? Me having looked at a few trauns from around the world recently, I feel some elements on the Sydney Metro train, New York new subway trains as well as the Hong Kong MTR R-Stock EMU could be added to the Metrorail Xtrapolis Mega
Great great question. This is a tough one. Had me thinking. Perhaps the couplers on each end of the train sets could have been concealed (similar to french TGV's and X'trapolis 2.0 In Australia). Also the carbody could have been a teenie bit wider. As for the bolt on cab, it could've sat a little more flush to the rest of the body just for extra uniformity and flow in design. But overall. I really love these X'trapolis Megas.
The way they just glide by is just so smooth. I see these were empty sets returning to the yard presumably?
Indeed man. So true..... Yes empty sets returning..... Correct.
Just a quick one🤔💬❔are these new train sets fully operational on the Southern Line or are they still doing tests ,I've never really seen one live in action ,only the mock up version that was displayed @ CT Central Station & one or two that were on the platforms
Yes they are. No tests. In Service. Check the following for more info. cttrains.co.za/
What do you think can still be done to improve the overall look of the train?
Me having looked at a few trauns from around the world recently, I feel some elements on the Sydney Metro train, New York new subway trains as well as the Hong Kong MTR R-Stock EMU could be added to the Metrorail Xtrapolis Mega
Great great question. This is a tough one. Had me thinking. Perhaps the couplers on each end of the train sets could have been concealed (similar to french TGV's and X'trapolis 2.0 In Australia). Also the carbody could have been a teenie bit wider. As for the bolt on cab, it could've sat a little more flush to the rest of the body just for extra uniformity and flow in design. But overall. I really love these X'trapolis Megas.