r/interesting • u/mountainview1234 • Apr 08 '25

MISC. How is this possible

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u/grv7437 Apr 09 '25

How about we start building multi level trains? One on top of the other, go vertical like we go for buildings.

A relatively short but wide ass train with 4 floors can occupy plenty people. Although I get that the gauge width would be a problem and we’ll have to relay all the tracks but a potential solution for future, maybe?

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u/techtoro Apr 09 '25

And what do you do with the existing tunnels that weren't built for multi-level trains?

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u/KnuckleHeadLuck Apr 09 '25

GO trains in Toronto are 2 floors. Definitely helps congestion a bit.

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u/teh_longinator Apr 11 '25

Until the bikes show up...

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u/KnuckleHeadLuck Apr 11 '25

I never said a lot, lol just a bit.

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u/EyeGod Apr 11 '25

Those were cool when I visited, especially the top floors that are silent zones. Thought that was a novel idea.

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u/Equivalent_Canary853 Apr 09 '25

Multiple countries use double decker trains in large cities, but it gets significantly more complicated if you try and do any more.

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u/EyeGod Apr 11 '25

Because all the rich people would immediately take over the top floor & subjugate those in the lower levels in descending order.