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rail capacity

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rail capacity [′rāl kə‚pas·əd·ē]
(civil engineering)
The maximum number of trains which can be planned to move in both directions over a specified section of track in a 24-hour period.


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The potential benefits are considerable in terms of extra rail capacity and faster journey times.
But, pressed on likely Government support for the ABT scheme, he said: "We have to look at the economics of all new rail capacity, this line included, in terms of both capital costs and passenger forecasts for the future.
Unless additional services can be provided, which would have to be funded by the applicant, rail capacity falls to 2,000 for Sunday and evening kick-offs.
 
 
 
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