FlyingPotato
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How fast could the top speed of a bi mode train be, I know 800s have a speed of 140mph, but could you get a bi mode with a speed on electric of 186mph within out loading gauge
Depends on how much passenger accommodation you want, really.How fast could the top speed of a bi-mode train be? I know 800s have a speed of 140mph, but could you get a bi-mode with a speed on electric of 186mph within our loading gauge?
Spain has ones which can do 250km/h (155mph) on electric, these have eketric power cars and a diesel generator cars either end of a rake of trailer cars rather than being distributed power like the 80x.How fast could the top speed of a bi mode train be, I know 800s have a speed of 140mph, but could you get a bi mode with a speed on electric of 186mph within out loading gauge
I think the OP meant higher speed on electric mode only, not diesel. (Presumably retaining a 125mph diesel mode capability.)Dynamic track forces increase as speed increases, as does energy consumption, so fitting powerful enough engines and carrying enough fuel for a decent range on diesel power becomes a problem due to weight/axle load limits for high speed running.