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Factors Affecting Capacity of Rail System

Class of ROW
• Gauge
• Speed
• Inter-station Spacing
• Headway / frequency
• Station Design :
Width of platform
Length of platform
No. of exits ( escalators / lifts / stairways )
• Train Length:
6-coaches/9-coaches/12-coaches
No. doorways
Width of doorway
Double-decker
• Type of service:
Limited stops
All station stops
Truncated Service at peaktime
• Inter-modal Integration:
Other rail (suburban, MRTS and Monorail), bus
• Terminals / Depots
• Ownership: Private / public