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Old Posted Apr 4, 2010, 4:02 PM
nequidnimis nequidnimis is offline
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Originally Posted by SnyderBock View Post
But hasn't this issue been resolved with the newest trains?
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/s.../browse/7.html
I doubt these have been delivered yet. Time will tell how they fare in service. Meanwhile:

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Whilst Thalys trains are permitted to operate at 300 km/h on high speed lines in Belgium, DB's ICE3s remain restricted to 250 km/h amid concerns over damage caused by excessive downforce and flying ballast.
http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/s...r-is-born.html

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