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[email protected] · August 17th 16, 08:30 AM posted to uk.transport.london

On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:23:28 -0500
wrote:
Can the drivers of 200mph expresses see far enough ahead to be able to
have any material ability to slow or stop the train if they see an
obstruction or track problem?

They can't see far enough ahead to do anything useful to avoid a tractor on
an occupation crossing as at Roudham.

Useful like what, steer out the way?

I'm curious that a lot of people on this group seem to believe that the
speed a train hits something makes no difference. 100mph, 200mph , who cares
eh? All the same.

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Spud