On Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:26:55 -0000 (UTC)
Recliner wrote:
Can the drivers of 200mph expresses see far enough ahead to be able to have
any material ability to slow or stop the train if they see an obstruction
or track problem?

No, but any brake application is better than nothing. Current ATO would see
nothing unless a signal section was tripped and would hit any obstruction
at full speed fully motored.

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Spud