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_trampeltier | on: What we know so far about Spain train crash
Yes, but just with max. 40km/h
wafflemaker | parent | next
So that's why my train slowed to 40kmph when the Norwegian Telecom died for a few hours 3 weeks ago.
_trampeltier | root | parent
Yes, 40km/h is for driving on sight in most Europa. I think in France it's even 30km/h.
masfuerte | root | parent
In the UK at night it's walking pace. Literally. The guard gets out and walks and the train follows. (At least that was the case 25 years ago when I had a very slow train journey.)
1718627440 | parent
Depends. For example German Zs1 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_signals_in_Germany#Zs1...) would give them the full clear outside of stations.
sehansen | root | parent
If you're referring to "If the main signal is a (train station's) exit signal ("Ausfahrsignal"), this speed limit applies until the last set of points/switch has been passed by the complete train, after which regular speed is permitted.", I think that means "once you see a normally working signal again, if it's of a specific type (the exit signal), you still have to stay at 40 km/h until you have passed all switches.". As far as I understand the article, Zs1 is mostly intended for very local speed reductions, the kind of speed caution relevant to this discussion sounds more like the Zs7 signal.