5.7
Segregation Measures Tramway segregation measures will be
implemented during 1980 ready for the operation of the Light Rail Vehicles in 1981. In general, fences or kerbs
will be installed alongside the tracks to deter vehicles and pedestrians from using the LRT right-of-way. Fences would
be used in locations of intensive pedestrian activity, primarily for safety reasons. The provision of fences would make more
acceptable the proposed reduction in clearance between passing
trams.
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The extent of segregation measures is shown in Figure 6,
from which it may be seen that near total segregation is planned
between Central and Sai Wan Ho. The urgency of achieving
these segregation measures by 1981 should be stressed,
otherwise the initial LRV purchase of 90 vehicles would be
insufficient to operate the whole service.
Track Realignment Also shown in Figure 6 are the locations
at which it will be necessary to increase the distance between
the two tracks to accommodate the wider vehicles. This will
be achieved by relaying one of the two tram tracks such
that the distance between them is at least 1.533m which
will allow a clearance of 0.3m between passing vehicles*.
The new Light Rail Vehicle will not be able to negotiate the
tightest of the existing curves on the tramway track, and these will need to be realigned. Many of the sharp curves
are at reversing loups which will not be needed for the new double ended Light Rail Vehicles. Others, however, notably those at Western Market will require realignment, and the
feasibility of easing the curves at this point has been examined.
A possible scheme for achieving this in the short term is shown
in Figure 7; it is necessary to realign Connaught Road at
this point to achieve the necessary curve easing.
*This is in accordance with German LRT standards, and requires acceptance
by the relevant Hong Kong authorities.
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