VIA Rail

[Bordercollie]

Looks like you are reading from

https://www.tsb.gc.ca/sites/default/files/recommandations-recommendations/rail/eng/rec-r0101.pdf

The intent of the speed restriction is as you suggest - crew has more time to potentially spot the misaligned switch, more reaction time to initiate a brake application, and hopefully reduction of momentum.

Not really a guarantee that the train will stop safely, but lowers the potential for harm as even in worst case the force of impact or derailment is probably somewhat less than if there were no speed restriction.

- Paul

So routes such as the ocean should really be upgraded to CTC for safety reasons...

 

[crs1026]

So routes such as the ocean should really be upgraded to CTC for safety reasons...

I can't argue with that conclusion.....the cost is the killer. Both the cost to i stall and the cost to maintain. It could sink the Ocean.

For a route like the Ocean, where there are so few trains out there, technologies less than full CTC might be used.... but still expensive.

- Paul

 

[Bordercollie]

I can't argue with that conclusion.....the cost is the killer. Both the cost to i stall and the cost to maintain. It could sink the Ocean.

For a route like the Ocean, where there are so few trains out there, technologies less than full CTC might be used.... but still expensive.

- Paul

Once the fleet renewal is complete, will we see a restoration of frequencies? Given that the new equipment should require less maintenance?