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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 7:09 pm
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ChrisLi
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Originally Posted by zqsn5678
i remembered somewhere i read about the ''shuttle train'' within the airport that only goes from one direction? but not back? can someone please explain how this work?

The shuttle train now goes in single direction.

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Previous Configuration
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Departure
Gate 1-20 -----> Gate 40+
======>>><<<=======

======>>><<<=======
Arrival

A arrival train is always arrival, and departure is always departure, enabling "back-tracking" within the terminal, with 6 cars (or 8) 1 long train

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Current Configuration
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Departure
Gate 1-20 -----> Gate 40+
=======>>>>>=======
    /          /
=======<<<<<=======
Arrival

the train switch direction at both end and serve the opposite side traffic, and the number of cars has reduced to 4, enabling higher frequency (but eliminating the back-tracking offer)
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