Talk:Monorail

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I don't really understand what the big deal is with monorails. Why one rail? Could someone add an "Advantages" section? --Spikey 16:36, 22 May 2004 (UTC)[reply]

Added. Jpatokal 01:51, 23 May 2004 (UTC)[reply]

disadvantages

  • Monorails must be elevated, they can't be safely street level (without safety zone) or tunnelized.
  • Emergency plans for monorails are difficult and reliant on emergency responders, not on e.g. exit routes.

KeithTyler 18:15, Jun 1, 2004 (UTC)

    • Incorrect -- eg. Malaysia's Putrajaya monorail has tunneled sections. Admittedly it doesn't make much sense to not elevate a monorail though, since requiring little space in the air is the mode's primary advantage...
    • Some monorail systems (eg. Las Vegas) do provide full-length exit routes along the track.

Jpatokal 10:18, 3 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Yes monorails are easier to construct, and cheaper to maintain (Don't need drivers, total computerization, etc) but I dont think they are necesarily cheaper to build. I think light rail is cheaper to build than monorail, but more expensive to maintain. Any one know the average price of both systems? --Weyoun6 06:37, 23 Jul 2004 (UTC)

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