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Re HS2: I am familiar with the capacity-and-speed-difference argument, but I recently found out[0] that the WCML, MML and ECML are all already four-tracked, so
by gpvos 5y ago
Re HS2: I am familiar with the capacity-and-speed-difference argument, but I recently found out[0] that the WCML, MML and ECML are all already four-tracked, so you already have separation of fast and slow trains. Is further separation really still worth it?
[0] I don't live in the UK, so I didn't know that yet despite being a railway nerd.
- Symbiote 5y agoThe WCML has to accommodate very long distance express trains, regional trains, suburban/commuter trains, and freight. I think you can read section 2 of [1], and the start of section 3. With enough trains, you can still fill up a four-track railway. [1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/480647/annex-demand-and-capacity-pressures.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/...
- willyt 5y agoFreight 60-80mph constant speed. Stopping and semi-fast passenger up to 100mph but varies a lot. Fast passenger between 125-140mph. Fast-passenger is moving to HS2 albeit at 10 times the cost it would be to do the same thing in France.
- gpvos 5y ago(For easier reading and understanding: freight 100-130 km/h, stopping/semi-fast up to 160 km/h, fast 200-225 km/h.)