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Option W8

 

OPTION W8:

Option W8

Description Double deck entire two track section.
Pros
Meets the expected capacity requirements,
Speed increase buy making tunnel bore same one way with no aerodynamic constraint on upper level when opened out.
 
Cons
Visually awkward to Digswell valley,
Difficult construction, which will cause major disruption during construction,
"Opening out" (as option W2) required for high level tracks,
Major environmental disturbance,
High cost.
 
Summary
Costly and very disruptive.
 

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