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Originally Posted by Kilocharlie
Why has the slow track only a 70mph limit given that the track is brand new? There are several trains that serve Hazelhatch and then cruise at a leisurly 70. Is it to do with the cost of maintaining a higher limit?
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There is a higher cost in maintaining the track, though there is no physical restriction permitting an increase to 100mph in the future. The plan was for all Hazelhatch-Heuston to be 29k operated which are restricted to 70mph