§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the safe braking distance is for a diesel commuter train to stop from a speed of 70mph. [81246]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Health and Safety Executive have advised that, assuming a standard-load diesel commuter train, on a flat gradient with good rail/wheel adhesion conditions, approximately:
- 816 metres using defensive driving brake application;
- 544 metres using full service brake application; and
- 408 metres using an emergency brake application.
§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what the safe braking distance is of a 125 mph diesel train to stop from maximum speed. [81247]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Health and Safety Executive have advised that, assuming a standard-load diesel commuter train, on a flat gradient with good rail/wheel adhesion conditions, approximately:
- 2,568 metres using defensive driving brake application;
- 1,713 Metres using full service brake application; and
- 1,283 Metres using with an emergency brake application.