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In the UK most trains are fairly flat faced, however trains travel relatively slowly (compared to Europe) at a typical maximum of 100mph. https://en.m.wikipedi
by fyfy18 8y ago
In the UK most trains are fairly flat faced, however trains travel relatively slowly (compared to Europe) at a typical maximum of 100mph.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_450 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_450
- Symbiote 8y agoThat's essentially a local or regional train. Attaching multiple trains together and still allowing people to walk through is important. Many local trains in Europe have a similar design, and a similar top speed. The long distance trains in the UK do go faster and have an angled front. It's presumable a trade off between aerodynamics and walk-through ability when connecting trains.
- fyfy18 8y agoThis specific configuration is for a commuter train, but similar trains (which can be coupled to other sets) are used on long distance routes in the UK. As I said, the UK isn't really high speed compared to Europe. Other than the Eurostar line/HS1, all other lines throughout the UK are limited to 140mph (225km/h) or less.
- dukoid 8y agoI think an escape path in tight tunnels is the main concern for this design in the UK...