03.07.12
Go slow to speed up
High speeds have just been trialled on the Midland Main Line, with the possibility of such research being extended and applied to other projects, including HS2.
Increasing speeds that trains run at can have a number of consequences, and these must be understood and accounted for when faster services are being implemented.
Such testing is therefore important, not just for a single project, or improving journey times for one group of commuters, but for the wider industry, which can learn from this research, and develop products and policy accordingly.
To run faster trains, operators must take the time to complete this necessary research first. This will make sure services are safe, effective and viable.
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