@Inkyminkyzizwoz It wasn't me who suggested they would upgrade it :) I actually said it was a shame they didn't - And yes, you are right, with the advent of HS2, probably not likely now. Thanks for taking the time to comment though!!
@glitch4465 Poeple are always complaining about overcrowding on trains. Well, that's partly down to the fact that we have the highest number of rail passengers since 1923 travelling on a network only two-fifths the size it was then, with the result that much of it is at or near capacity (and they reckon demand for rail travel is likely to double over the next 10 years!) The WCML in particular is the busitest main line in Europe (if not the world) and is likely to run out of capacity before long!
@glitch4465 Furthermore, the last upgrade of the WCML ran horrendously behind schedule and horrendously over budget, whereas HS1 was completed on time and on budget, thereby proving that it's often cheaper (and much more effective!) to build new lines than upgrade existing ones! HS2 is badly needed on capacity grounds if nothing else.
@liamshaw666 Yeah dont worry virgin can do this on some stretches such as Trent valley down and up fast but its not allowed yet for some silly reason lol maybe when the new franchise begins in 2012 they will do it cus they want to
Pendolino's and Super Voyagers can run in tilt mode at the Enhanced Permissible Speed. These are indicated along the full length of the West Coast Main Line using a normal speed limit sign with the letters ESP and a yellow background.
Standard trains that don't tilt have to adhere to the Standard Permissible Speed.
You can find out loads more information on Wikipedia - Good luck!
i was working in the midlands lineside when one of these passed us. We were in the cess looking at vegetation and my god it was awsome! Like with the camera, you see it coming and follow it as it passes and it takes your breath away!
that does not look like 125... im not saying it isnt, just doesnt look like it..
AWankingWeasel 9 months ago
Its a Shame they didn't upgrade the west coast mainline to the full 140mph to show what the pendolinos are capable of.
liamshaw666 1 year ago
@liamshaw666 I know :( Maybe one day.........
nwguyuk 1 year ago
@nwguyuk I don't think so - once HS2 comes in there won't really be the need.
Inkyminkyzizwoz 10 months ago
@Inkyminkyzizwoz It wasn't me who suggested they would upgrade it :) I actually said it was a shame they didn't - And yes, you are right, with the advent of HS2, probably not likely now. Thanks for taking the time to comment though!!
nwguyuk 10 months ago
@Inkyminkyzizwoz ahh HS2 is a waste of time
glitch4465 2 months ago
@glitch4465 Poeple are always complaining about overcrowding on trains. Well, that's partly down to the fact that we have the highest number of rail passengers since 1923 travelling on a network only two-fifths the size it was then, with the result that much of it is at or near capacity (and they reckon demand for rail travel is likely to double over the next 10 years!) The WCML in particular is the busitest main line in Europe (if not the world) and is likely to run out of capacity before long!
Inkyminkyzizwoz 2 months ago
@glitch4465 Furthermore, the last upgrade of the WCML ran horrendously behind schedule and horrendously over budget, whereas HS1 was completed on time and on budget, thereby proving that it's often cheaper (and much more effective!) to build new lines than upgrade existing ones! HS2 is badly needed on capacity grounds if nothing else.
Inkyminkyzizwoz 2 months ago
@liamshaw666 Yeah dont worry virgin can do this on some stretches such as Trent valley down and up fast but its not allowed yet for some silly reason lol maybe when the new franchise begins in 2012 they will do it cus they want to
suncoolclose 1 year ago
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suncoolclose 1 year ago
@suncoolclose
Pendolino's and Super Voyagers can run in tilt mode at the Enhanced Permissible Speed. These are indicated along the full length of the West Coast Main Line using a normal speed limit sign with the letters ESP and a yellow background.
Standard trains that don't tilt have to adhere to the Standard Permissible Speed.
You can find out loads more information on Wikipedia - Good luck!
nwguyuk 1 year ago
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suncoolclose 1 year ago
@suncoolclose Thanks for your comment
However the speeds through Action Bridge are follows
125mph Enhanced Permissible Speed
110mph Standard Permissible Speed
Thanks!
nwguyuk 1 year ago
i was working in the midlands lineside when one of these passed us. We were in the cess looking at vegetation and my god it was awsome! Like with the camera, you see it coming and follow it as it passes and it takes your breath away!
blagolishche 2 years ago
great video. Have you had a chance to ride it?
trainmaster500 2 years ago
best using manual focus.
cutterschoicenotmine 2 years ago
In fairness, the cam's zoom is only digital, so its best not to use it. Thanks for comment anyway :)
nwguyuk 2 years ago
Espectacular
asannei 2 years ago
AAAA. 092011Z MAR 2009 My word these locomotives are certainly shifting. !! thank you for posting.......AR.
fourwayscottage 3 years ago