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Important background: Building the same tram in Britain costs at least 2X more than in France, often 3x more. UK tram track construction typically involves dee
by ClumsyPilot 1y ago
Important background:
Building the same tram in Britain costs at least 2X more than in France, often 3x more.
UK tram track construction typically involves deeper track beds compared to France/EU, using concrete slabs of 500-1000mm deep, is intended to protect utilities. In contrast, many European projects utilize shallower trackbeds, even with grassed areas, which are 300-400mm deep
- tmtvl 1y agoDoes the UK have a loose, silty soil which requires the deeper track beds or more stringent safety regulations or something?