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Enhanced Permissible Speed (EPS)

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TheEnginneer

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Can anyone on here remember why the EPS dips to 115 through Norton Bridge (Fast Lines)? I've got a feeling it was to do with the old junction layout?
 
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cambsy

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I know Norton Bridge used to be 90 mph, with 110mph either side, in loco hauled days, which was think due to layout and curvature. I dont know about Hard Over Tilt Failure at Norton Bridge, but there are several places where due to clearances etc there is no EPS tilt speeds, namely Watford Jct, Crewe, Warrington-Wigan and north of Preston quite a few sections over the fells and borders.
 
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The Planner said:
It needed land take to get 125mph apparently.
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Given the restricted profile of the trains, is HOTF a problem? Also through Norton bridge there is scope for realining the tracks given the reduction from 4 to three since the Down Slow has been rerouted perhaps?
 
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QueensCurve said:
Given the restricted profile of the trains, is HOTF a problem? Also through Norton bridge there is scope for realining the tracks given the reduction from 4 to three since the Down Slow has been rerouted perhaps?
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Not on the up fast there isn't.
 
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Norton Bridge is being assessed for 125mph EPS (115MU) which modelling of forces in the S&C being undertaken.
 
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