On 21/03/2019 17:13, Recliner wrote:

Yes, the Northfields test track is really about testing new brake designs
or materials, particularly in wet conditions.

Really? Surely that would be done in Derby or Japan or somewhere.

It's not for routine testing
of existing trains.

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