 Grand Union Bradford - Euston proposal
"Chris Tolley" <cjt.7@supanet.com> wrote
>
> In summary, the WCML is a 110mph railway, but Enhanced Permitted Speeds
> are available for tilting stock. 180s don't tilt, and neither does the
> IEP, so they are limited to 110.
>
AIUI the intention for the IEP is that the permitted speed (non-tilt) on the
fast lines between Euston and Hanslope will be increased to 125 mph where
possible. On this stretch tilt only gives a minute or two advantage. Further
north it would be much more difficult to increase the non-tilt speed above
110 mph, and tilt gives a much bigger advantage.
Peter
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