London transport infra. solutions Flashcards
1
Q
Elizabethan line
A
increase rail capacity by 10%
journey times down
relieves pressure on other lines
2
Q
e +
A
130-170 million passengers annually
capacity 10% increase
businesses paid 40% cost
3
Q
e -
A
price of construction rose
north south divide only 29 stations in south
expensive fares
4
Q
IFC Cloud Cable car
A
cross river transportation
5
Q
cc +
A
40000 passengers during summer months
can carry 2500 hourly
quicker route than trains
6
Q
cc -
A
no regular users since 2014
expensive
vulnerable to weather
puts pressure on other services
7
Q
Cleaner buses
A
aim to reduce pollution
8
Q
b +
A
reduce nitrous oxide emissions to 4%
53% fleet are cleaner buses
cheaper than rail
9
Q
b -
A
cost 40% more
risk of fire
