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DB DR FS NS SNCF c. 1950-65, fan of station architecture esp. from 1920-70.
In single point perspective, where do track lines meet?
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Yikes, 9 billion dollars for a train station!!  Are the dunnies plated with gold??
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Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC)
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Hi!
They had a simple plan: by making a new station under ground, they would be able to sell a large area in the city centre where the current station is. And at the same time replace the terminus station with a drive-through station to speed up trains.
Then the usual story that goes with every big project: it takes much longer than expected and prices rise due to inflation, there are unexpected problems (almost everybody knew that Stuttgart is a bad place to make tunnels, but they found some naïve persons to make the initial cost estimate).
And even worse: some say the new station does not have enough platforms to handle all the traffic. A simulation has been made and they found there are enough platforms. Some people believe the simulation was not based on proper assumptions. |
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....modern infrastructures allowing efficient service , is a key for developpment & well being....
The project sounds good... the picture shows pleasant things...
They already have refurbished an old train station : Saint Pancras in London, Gare de lyon in Paris...,
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