Inversnecky
Member
I’m aware that a train is not allowed to accelerate to a higher speed until the last wagon/carriage has passed the notice.
My question is, how does the driver know that’s happened? Looking back/cameras/knowledge of train length and judging? Has the method change with technology?
Also, the speed limit being the max permissible line speed, do trains ever exceed that somewhat (eg to catch up time), or always have to be under it?
(Obviously talking about main line running, and not on pointwork, etc.)
My question is, how does the driver know that’s happened? Looking back/cameras/knowledge of train length and judging? Has the method change with technology?
Also, the speed limit being the max permissible line speed, do trains ever exceed that somewhat (eg to catch up time), or always have to be under it?
(Obviously talking about main line running, and not on pointwork, etc.)