City to Parramatta Light Rail Link  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
Text Box: In its nature it is a tram, it operates on the street, rails are of tram style and the driver drives it by sight, the same as all other road users do. The delivery speed and the capacity however are equal or superior to a train.
Is this thing a train or a tram?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What is the travelling time if I do not want to walk in the train?
Text Box: At peak hours it adds 4.5min (one forced stop). Off-peak it can add up to 50 min (five forced stops).
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
Can there be more trams per hour in the city loop than on Parramatta road?
Text Box: Yes but it needs a return semi circle somewhere near Central. Not currently included in the proposal.
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Can the system handle one-off station events?
  Text Box: Absolutely. The full capacity of 1,070 passengers can be released at a station and the same amount can be picked up from a station. This is possible because the 15car wave is only filled to 85%*) and all passengers fit nicely into 14cars (crush load 1,170) and even into 13cars (1,090). There is no need to schedule since the driver will, on advise of the contol software, do this as a routine. Picking up an unexpected 1,070 Passengers is different only insofar as they will of course not fit into a single waiting car. Instead the waiting driver reports the unexpected arrival of 1,070 aspiring passengers which will trigger the release of 13 cars from the next wave. *) this fill, as a maximum, is enforced by the Crowd Control System (CCS).
 
   
   
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Is it possible that there is no place in the split off when I want to terminate the trip?
  Text Box: Realistically no. Theoretically it happens if a wave smaller than 6cars was at capacity and all passengers were to alight at the same station. This situation is rare indeed and if it were to happen it would affect only a few passengers.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
Does the system have a rigorous peak/off-peak schedule?
  Text Box: In terms of timetable yes (Peak frequency: 14 per h; off-peak: 6). Operational aspects such as consist size and car scheduling however are subject to a different system, more sophisticated and computer based, which also includes extra events or seasonal patterns (SCHILTEC's DDDSA™). This is to economise by taking advantage of Waverail's dynamic car amalgamation flexibility.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What is the cars interior/ the seating?
Text Box: There are limited seats along the walls and some fold down seats. Proposed is a longwise railing in the centre of the car.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What happens if passengers delay a driver at a station?
  Text Box: A special procedure (involving a 20s buffer) is designed to prevent this (emergencies excluded). The driver will stop boarding about 20s before absolute latest boarding. Any late passengers are left behind and will, within 40s, board and get shelter in the imminent new car . At no time do the drivers of the passing wave and the split-off surrender control to prevent a collision.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What happens if a car breaks down unexpectedly?
Text Box: There is no danger of collision but system operation is affected. In most cases the car can be pushed along until the shed siding and passengers will hardly notice the mishap. In the case where pushing out is not possible the system comes to a halt until the time when a road crane removes the car.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What happens with standing passengers in an emergency breaking situation?
Text Box: Maximum speed is 39km/h and the tram has absolute right of way. Emergency braking power is limited to safeguard passengers. Fragile passengers will be encouraged not to walk but to remain seated.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
What is the gradient of the ramp?
Text Box: Depending on the terrain it is one in 10 on average and less at main stations. Up to 1 in 6 if no station island provided. The driver will be at the ramp at all times during alighting and boarding and will be responsible for the all encompassing safety.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
     
Do Waverail car offer crash protection, do they have a crumple zone?
Text Box: Not generally. The mass of the car gives some protection and the automatic end couplers include energy absorbing devices which can help in front and back collision. The inclusions of air bags in the design may be a possibility.
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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