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Unread 07-11-2012, 17:29   #47
Kilocharlie
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Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson View Post
The speeds have not changed yet

Waterford line is better engineered that Galway, which suffers from running over some boggy land. It also depends on the signal positioning at stations/level crossings

The mass closure of farm crossings allows higher speeds as in some locations speed limits were required for sighting distances. Half barrier gates require speed limits etc.
At least 2 sections of the Waterford line have 100mph speed limit signs in place:
- Cherryville - Athy (perhaps further)
- Lavistown Jct towards Waterford
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