#LineSpeed
Delighted with that, we certainly found the Euro mode switch. Particularly impressed with linespeed & set pieces, though Sam's superb tracking at the start of 2nd half set us up. Conan's arm def the biggest worry, fingers crossed. #ASMvLEI
October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It’s hard to get a turnout that can support that speed. The fastest I’ve seen in Europe (which are very expensive) are up to 200km/hr. Japan goes for lower speed turnouts to reduce capital and maintenance costs.
So you would need to account for acceleration back to linespeed.
October 16, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Are you riding Line 6? Is it faster than before?
Where are the travel time improvements from: higher speeds through intersections, higher linespeed, or better traffic signal timings?
September 26, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I’m curious how you calculated this. What acceleration did you assume? Any increases in linespeed, such as through the Union Station Rail Corridor?
September 20, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Lewis Lloyd is going to play for Wales this coming season.

He's borderline changed the game since coming on. His linespeed and defensive work is legitimately as good as any hooker out there.
September 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Oh yeah but it can be a manageable trade off depending on demand and frequency and linespeed. Or you add passing tracks at stations.
And regardless there isn’t the safe issues of big speed differentials like in driving.
September 10, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Nope but not surprising. Must be difficult for trains to stop in time from a hand signal given it's probably about 40mph linespeed like the rest of the highland lines.
June 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Not suggesting they do rush D. But they do need a better defense coach. 2023 Ireland had a template that Scotland could easily replicate with better coaching. Potent attack and a suffocating choke defense based on connection over linespeed. They have the jacklers to do it, but lack the mentality
March 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
There is indeed - but it would need upgrading, IIRC the linespeed on that section is something like 15mph as it’s not intended for passenger traffic.
April 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Loving the detail around Leinster’s Defence at the moment. From the set piece detail, the ball pressure, the folding & holding, the linespeed, the out to in pressure & links with frontline and backfield. Was very good on Saturday. #RugbyAnalysis #LEIvRCT
May 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Frustrating errors by Boks in 1st half, especially in ABs 22.

But an encouraging performance otherwise. Boks playing with more balance than expected.

Kicking game working, attack getting round the ABs.

Defence a bit ragged, but more linespeed.

Very much in with a shout here
September 13, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Already more urgency by the Wallabies defence, re linespeed. Winning the kicking battle early on. Promising signs.
July 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Lots to like about this first performance by the Junior Boks.

Some terrific linespeed and breakdown work on D, and the ruck speed on attack was another highlight.

At the same, SA have plenty of work to do ahead of next week's fixtures. Scrum wobbled, lineout misfired.
May 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Stormers losing the breakdown because they're losing the collisions.

Leinster winning the contact, and making the breakdown a mess... plus the linespeed. Stormers have to adapt
January 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It is the Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, which is indeed 102 miles long. It is on the Beijing - Shanghai high speed line which has a linespeed of 220 mph. That’s quite different to the Express’ claim of a 50mph average speed, isn’t it?
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
You'd have to increase linespeed, and it's still imperfect. But it's a solid link that would run well as a shuttle into Saltburn. Trying to bring in direct trains from further afield would be a non starter though.
April 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Credit to Wales too. Confounding a fair few doubters with their performance. Absolutely rapid linespeed in defence. Good scrum. Way more efficient with ball in hand. Good value for their lead, although might not be gifted too many handy scores in the 2nd 40 so will need to work hard to see this out
February 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Though isn’t the construction schedule based on opening a section of the line to test rollingstock?

I really can’t see how they will achieve an earlier opening given the alignment and civils are based off a 225mph max linespeed.
March 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
#SixNations #IREvENG IRE win 27-22

- ENG couldn't hold on in the end
- def linespeed proved unsustainable
- IRE played the long game, waited for the inevitable opportunities
- will be mildly annoyed to concede the late tries
- 27-15 probably would've been an accurate reflection
February 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#SixNations #IREvENG 5-10 @ HT:

- ENG def linespeed much quicker
- but at the cost of being constantly offside
- IRE having trouble under that pressure
- but look better in attack when they can play with clean ball
- ENG holding on, just...
February 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
More of the same in the second half...

Speed and distance of delivery improved when Tamzin Rosie subbed on at SH and Edi att stressed WH D a bit more.

If Edi can up linespeed press in D and exit effectively/on their own terms (& chase with intent) they'll be much better placed to compete.
HT thoughts of Edi W vs Wolfhounds in CC:

WH ruck speed & delivery speed & distance from 9 is getting them around a very passive Edi def who jockey when #s on. Would love to see more linespeed & pressure to dictate.

WH kicking moving Edi backfield and a fast initial kick chase...

1/
January 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
HT thoughts of Edi W vs Wolfhounds in CC:

WH ruck speed & delivery speed & distance from 9 is getting them around a very passive Edi def who jockey when #s on. Would love to see more linespeed & pressure to dictate.

WH kicking moving Edi backfield and a fast initial kick chase...

1/
January 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM
A train not stopping at a station should never be signal checked , just think of the time lost when it should be at linespeed , not crawling along .
February 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The swept front end gets the train up to linespeed faster.

That's the name of the game in the high speed sector , uses up the signal spacing more efficiently.
February 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM