On 16 Sep, 00:40, embers25  wrote:
> It may have to run through at 5mph but at least it's still running.
> Apparently it's 5mph when water is above the rail and 30mph when
> slightly below.  Now if trains can run in the US why can't they run
> throught water in the UK.
>
> http://www.nictd.com/info/Train%2014%20running%20thru%20flooded%20sec...

They can!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wk84SjqiyPU

Ian

"The Real Doctor"  wrote in message
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> On 16 Sep, 00:40, embers25  wrote:
> > It may have to run through at 5mph but at least it's still running.
> > Apparently it's 5mph when water is above the rail and 30mph when
> > slightly below.  Now if trains can run in the US why can't they run
> > throught water in the UK.
> >
> > http://www.nictd.com/info/Train%2014%20running%20thru%20flooded%20sec...
>
> They can!
>
The Rules are in Rule Book Module M4, section 1.
http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/docushare/dsweb/Get/Rail-41470/M4.pdf
Up to 50 mm below top of rail normal working
Up to 100 mm above top of rail 5 mph
Deeper, or flood water is moving or mayhave dislodged ballast, only with
permission of the local manager after consulting infrastructure manager and
telling train operators.
These rules apply when diesel trains are operating on 3rd rail lines, but
reference must be made to company instructions before moving DC traction
units through floods.

Peter