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Regulating RHTT and test train 27/11/2013 at 17:07 #52068
AlexH
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159 posts 		Hello all,

Really enjoying the sim. I have a question. I have a late running RHTT, which is booked SL to its destination. Obviously, with a normal train you may be flexible with FL/SL to get it to destination as quick as possible without causing delays to other trains. However, with a RHTT, are the lines designated specifically to ensure coverage of the tracks? So could I run this train FL to make up time, or should I send it SL?

Question also applies to test trains.

Thanks
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Regulating RHTT and test train 27/11/2013 at 17:13 #52070
John
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884 posts 		RHTT trains should really be kept on their scheduled lines where possible, otherwise it defeats their whole purpose.

EDIT: Test trains (such as the measurement train) should also, if possible, run booked route for the same reason.
Last edited: 27/11/2013 at 19:22 by John
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Regulating RHTT and test train 27/11/2013 at 19:13 #52074
Hugh Jampton
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69 posts 		Some test trains must not be diverted. For example, on the Western region, the working timetable from the Network Rail website lists them specifically, in a box entitled:

ALL CONCERNED TO PLEASE ENSURE THAT SERCO RAIL TESTING TRAINS ARE
NOT DIVERTED FROM THE SPECIFIED RUNNING LINES SHOWN IN THE
SCHEDULES PUBLISHED IN THE WTT.
THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT TO ENABLE THE TESTING TO BE CARRIED
OUT SUCCESSFULLY
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Regulating RHTT and test train 27/11/2013 at 19:23 #52075
DriverCurran
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Online 		Was told pretty much the same by one of my train running controllers one morning when a 1Qxx was leading a 2T down the the Medway Valley and I wanted to get round the 1Q at Maidstone West by putting it on the Reversible, I got firmly told not to interfere with such matters and trains :(

Paul
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Regulating RHTT and test train 28/11/2013 at 00:18 #52086
MrBitsy
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121 posts 		At West Hampstead we are flexible with the RHTT. Obviously we keep it as booked if possible, but often we have to play with its routing. All that matters really is to ensure all lines are covered. At night it often can't cover all lines as it weaves around T3 possessions.

Nothing wrong in going slow Bedford to Flitwick, fast to Harpenden, Slow to Radlett then fast to Kentish, just as long as you do the opposite on the way back :-)
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Regulating RHTT and test train 28/11/2013 at 01:33 #52089
mfcooper
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707 posts 		It also depends on if RHTT is treating a portion of track or in transit between treatment sites. If it is only transit, there can be a lot of flexibility.

The same can be said of track recorders. If they are recording, no diversions. If they are transit, as many as you want!
Last edited: 28/11/2013 at 01:33 by mfcooper
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Regulating RHTT and test train 30/11/2013 at 22:06 #52195
Signalhunter
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177 posts 		" said:
It also depends on if RHTT is treating a portion of track or in transit between treatment sites. If it is only transit, there can be a lot of flexibility.

The same can be said of track recorders. If they are recording, no diversions. If they are transit, as many as you want!
As long as the driver signs it, of course
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