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International Railroad Discussion > British Rail QuestionDate: 01/26/25 20:33 British Rail Question Author: RFandPFan This may be a pretty basic question, but I’ll ask it anyways. I enjoy watching YouTube videos from the cab of British passenger trains. However, I have noticed that all the freight trains they pass or meet are relatively short. Is there a reason that they don’t run longer freight trains in England, or are there other non-passenger train lines that do? Thanks for any info.
Posted from iPhone Date: 01/27/25 07:44 Re: British Rail Question Author: 3rdboxcar The simple answer, it is to accomodate signalling block lengths, which are considerably shorter than US blocks.
Like most things they are exceptions, main one being Network Rail work trains that sometimes double up trains but this is usually at night or during line possesions. |