NightStar
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GidDay All, I have a nagging question? Why in the UK is the third rail left exposed as it is? What was the reason for not fitting the cover boards like we have here in the US? Was the issue cost? Or was it more along the lines of different safety standards being implemented? I would think in this day and age surely having the rails exposed like they are must create a lot of problems with those who cannot stay off the darn things?
Second part of my question pertains to the choice of over running or under running? I have not seen too much in the way of under running conductor rail in the UK. So what was the reason for going with the over running rail setup? Was it cheaper to build and maintain or just personal choice by the operation companies?
My source for 3rd and 4th rail information http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russelliott/3rd-4th.html
Robert
Second part of my question pertains to the choice of over running or under running? I have not seen too much in the way of under running conductor rail in the UK. So what was the reason for going with the over running rail setup? Was it cheaper to build and maintain or just personal choice by the operation companies?
My source for 3rd and 4th rail information http://homepage.ntlworld.com/russelliott/3rd-4th.html
Robert