2023-10-03 09:01:02
High-speed rail in the United Kingdom is provided on five upgraded railway lines running at top speeds of 125 mph (200 km/h) and one purpose-built high-speed line reaching 186 mph (300 km/h). [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-1-0) Author
2023-10-03 21:46:14
Mallard (pictured) holds the world steam speed record of 126mph but reached it only briefly and was damaged by the effort. Its operating speed was around 90mph. HS1 today runs at 186mph with a British speed record of 208mph, although most mainlines are restricted to 125mph. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-0) Author