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Old 26th December 2013, 19:51
rogerbun rogerbun is offline  
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Speed signs

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Originally Posted by swisstrains View Post
On the railways you often see differential temporary speed restriction signs like this one.
http://www.railsigns.co.uk/pics/pic_tsrwb2/pic_tsrwb2.html

The slower speed appears to apply mainly to freight trains but what actually determines which speed applies to which type of train?
Can anyone throw some light on the subject please?
The lower speed always applies to Goods Trains which unless composed of empty wagons, are likely to be significantly heavier than passenger rolling stock and thus present a higher risk of derailment through PW works unless so restricted.
Roger (BR Retd)
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