The Anonymous Widower

The New Island Platform at Cambridge

This view of the new platform, shows the problem we have at many stations in the UK.

The New Island Platform at Cambridge

The only way to and from the far platforms and the one where the picture was taken is by the bridge at the end, which either means a climb and a descent of stairs or two lift rides. One of the problems of overhead lines is that the bridge needs to be high with a lot of steps.  In fact at Cambridge a subway as at Stratford would be better, but that would have increased the cost substantially.

But surely, in this day and age something better can be designed, that was quick and easy to install and could be installed at many stations.

January 26, 2012 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Cambridge, Design, Trains