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Mark Gleeson · 02-06-2012, 18:19

Due safety limitations Mk3 needed 8 coaches to operate at 100mph to make the braking distances.

So while a Mk3+201 is actually fuel efficient when in 8-9 coach length few if any trains in Ireland require such capacity

02-06-2012, 18:19	#8
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Due safety limitations Mk3 needed 8 coaches to operate at 100mph to make the braking distances. So while a Mk3+201 is actually fuel efficient when in 8-9 coach length few if any trains in Ireland require such capacity __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know