GrimsbyPacer
Established Member
Hi everyone.
I've been thinking that the A, B, C, D, M & U classification of the UK's roads, with number loosely based on sector is quite clever overall.
I guess that the W tracks could be used for those with the largest loading guage, O for overhead electric, T for third rail, S for largely single track, M for mainline, and B for branches, etc etc. Ofcourse more than one letter will designate each line. The thinking behind my idea is to make it easier for freight companies to plan their route, as they'll know if the loading guage or power supply is good or not etc.
So my question is, could a similar scheme to mine or the road network be put in place for the railways, and would it be worthwhile?
I've been thinking that the A, B, C, D, M & U classification of the UK's roads, with number loosely based on sector is quite clever overall.
I guess that the W tracks could be used for those with the largest loading guage, O for overhead electric, T for third rail, S for largely single track, M for mainline, and B for branches, etc etc. Ofcourse more than one letter will designate each line. The thinking behind my idea is to make it easier for freight companies to plan their route, as they'll know if the loading guage or power supply is good or not etc.
So my question is, could a similar scheme to mine or the road network be put in place for the railways, and would it be worthwhile?