Canada Line | Completed - Page 157

mr.x · #**3121** Posted **Apr 14, 2008, 11:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by lightrail

I think the rep has been smoking some west coast products. White Rock? That would be insane - nothing like running a rapid transit system through miles and miles of rice paddies - Ladner makes more sense. Extending the Expo line to White Rock makes more sense.

Well, the rep did say such an extension would be decades a way.....and I would imagine that extension would also require a huge upping of the Canada Line capacity - i.e. platform lengths.

While we're at it, extend the Canada Line to the North Shore as well.

mr.x · #**3122** Posted **Apr 14, 2008, 11:33 PM**

2012: "It's only a little crowded a peak hours....it's fine, it's fine...."

2016: "It's only a crowded the whole day.....it's fine, it's fine....."

2030: "It's only overflowing into the station entrances....it's fine, it's fine..."

deasine · #**3123** Posted **Apr 14, 2008, 11:52 PM**

Omg I forgot, oh well email is good =)

Anyway I was toying around with the presentation boards and figured that it is possible to double platform Richmond Brighouse without major disruptions to the C-Line.

This image shows the second platform, relocation of elevator, and expansion of the bridge between platforms as well as the single guidway. The potential relocation of the elevator in that plan will loose room for the bridge, thus the expansion, and will take up space for the ticket gates. But then agian, there is more than enough space to fit four ticket gates anyways.

This iimage shows the potential development has enough room for another single guideway as well as an addidtional platform [if this diagram is scaled correctly, the width of the original single guideway is 19 pixels]. The future development will be close to the guideway, but not touching it. HSBC is parallel to the extent of the future development. Not sure about RBC, but by that time, the single guidway heading northbound could be very close with the other single guideway.

Canada Line Construction from No.3 & Ackroyd ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/13/2008

Canada Line Construction from No.3 & Ackroyd [Notice the ugly — end] ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/13/2008

If you notice my images [above], one of them show the ugly — end off to the side. Southbound trains continue all the way to Richmond Brighouse while Northbound trains must change tracks to its dedicated track heading Northbound. This means that there is enough room to put another single guideway without destroying the current single guideway.

Am I making any sense?

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mr.x · #**3124** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 12:15 AM**

^ that would work if the adjacent development doesn't occur, which is 90% not likely....

Canada_Line · #**3125** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 12:22 AM**

If they doubled the single guideway and attached it back onto the former single guideway right before the station, then you wouldn't have to make another platform and still have as quick a frequency.

officedweller · #**3126** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 12:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

This means that there is enough room to put another single guideway without destroying the current single guideway.

Am I making any sense?

At the junction, I'm not sure if they would be able to cantilever out that far from the existing structural box of the single guideway to widen it. I would expect that they would have to replace the guideway. The station configuration looks feasible though with an inside platform.

The_Henry_Man · #**3127** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 3:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

Omg I forgot, oh well email is good =)

Anyway I was toying around with the presentation boards and figured that it is possible to double platform Richmond Brighouse without major disruptions to the C-Line.

This image shows the second platform, relocation of elevator, and expansion of the bridge between platforms as well as the single guidway. The potential relocation of the elevator in that plan will loose room for the bridge, thus the expansion, and will take up space for the ticket gates. But then agian, there is more than enough space to fit four ticket gates anyways.

This iimage shows the potential development has enough room for another single guideway as well as an addidtional platform [if this diagram is scaled correctly, the width of the original single guideway is 19 pixels]. The future development will be close to the guideway, but not touching it. HSBC is parallel to the extent of the future development. Not sure about RBC, but by that time, the single guidway heading northbound could be very close with the other single guideway.

Canada Line Construction from No.3 & Ackroyd ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/13/2008

Canada Line Construction from No.3 & Ackroyd [Notice the ugly — end] ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/13/2008

If you notice my images [above], one of them show the ugly — end off to the side. Southbound trains continue all the way to Richmond Brighouse while Northbound trains must change tracks to its dedicated track heading Northbound. This means that there is enough room to put another single guideway without destroying the current single guideway.

Am I making any sense?

I have to say that's impossible, because the HSBC Building will be blocking the addition of a 2nd guideway, unless you tear that building down just for the purpose of this, which is probably unlikely.

SpongeG · #**3128** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 3:19 AM**

who says they need double track for that small section?

they could have one and deal with it and than have two afterwards

it might cause some timing issues but its doable

deasine · #**3129** Posted **Apr 15, 2008, 5:13 AM**

^I have thought of that, but then the problem is that you might have to change the guideway alltogether, which disrupts service.

Mr. X: Haha that will be Richmond's job to make sure they limit the amount of room the development can build on. They need lots of site setbacks!!!!

deasine · #**3130** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 1:59 AM**

I have another exciting update on the Canada Line construction, a milestone [well not really].

Lansdowne Station

Canada Line Construction of Lansdowne Station from Lansdowne & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Aberdeen Station ~ Northbound Station Frame Complete

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Aberdeen Station from Cambie & No. 3 ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

YVR

Canada Line Construction ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of YVR - Airpot from Parking Lot ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008\

Canada Line Construction of YVR - Airpot from Parking Lot ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of YVR - Airpot from Parking Lot ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of YVR - Airpot from Parking Lot ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of YVR - Airpot from Parking Lot ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction from 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

The following shots are taken at an awkward angle from the bus, sorry [some had to be digitally zoomed]

Canada Line Construction of Templeton Station from the 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Templeton Station from the 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Templeton Station from the 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Templeton Station from the 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

Canada Line Construction of Templeton Station from the 98 B-Line Bus ~ Picture by Me ~ Photo compressed with Facebook ~ 04/16/2008

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Yume-sama · #**3131** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

I have another exciting update on the Canada Line construction, a milestone [well not really]. Uploading images...

Ooh, ooh! Is it open yet

Below budget, and ahead of schedule! Will be the story no matter when, though...

deasine · #**3132** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by The_Henry_Man

I have to say that's impossible, because the HSBC Building will be blocking the addition of a 2nd guideway, unless you tear that building down just for the purpose of this, which is probably unlikely.

Just noticed from that the Richmond presentation board completely covered the HSBC building. =(

Well haha i can't see any other way [destroying HSBC building], other than replacing the guideway...

mr.x · #**3133** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:22 AM**

it's alright i guess....i thought Aberdeen's roof would be more than that though. It's a far cry from the M-Line stations. But i guess simplicity works too.

deasine · #**3134** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by mr.x2

it's alright i guess....i thought Aberdeen's roof would be more than that though. It's a far cry from the M-Line stations. But i guess simplicity works too.

well part of the station [or the guideway] will be covered by Aberdeen Centre right?

mr.x · #**3135** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by deasine

well part of the station [or the guideway] will be covered by Aberdeen Centre right?

Nope, at least according to the most recent plans.

deasine · #**3136** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 2:56 AM**

oh well... let's all look at the overhang instead of the station =)

deasine · #**3137** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 3:05 AM**

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vanman · #**3138** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 7:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by mr.x2

it's alright i guess....i thought Aberdeen's roof would be more than that though. It's a far cry from the M-Line stations. But i guess simplicity works too.

At least it should age well.

hollywoodnorth · #**3139** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 8:33 AM**

thanks for the pics

dreambrother808 · #**3140** Posted **Apr 17, 2008, 1:44 PM**

i think aberdeen's roof looks great, quite beautiful