Re: Tram Stop platforms [was VR trams (was Batman Avenue Trams Finished!)

[John Duncan McCallum <mccallum@melbpc.org.au>]

Ron BEST wrote:
> 
> I can't see how the tapered fronts of the Zs has anything to do with
> clearing platforms. Why would they be wider at the first 150 mm or so off
> the ground than other cars? I can see a possible problem if the paltform
> were on a curve, but I don't think there are any curved tram platforms in
> Melb.
> 

The problem was not whether there was a conflict between the platform
and the
tram, rather that the distance from the platform to the tram was such
that
passengers could trip, or fall over.

John McCallum