❓ The WA government confirms there are no plans to operate Prospector railcars above 160 km/h, as the current track standards are designed for that maximum speed. Any future speed increases would necessitate a review of track standards.
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(b) if not, why not?
If it is ever intended to operate Prospector railcars at speeds in excess of 160 kilometres per hour, it would be necessary to review the track standards. (b) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
If it is ever intended to operate Prospector railcars at speeds in excess of 160 kilometres per hour, it would be necessary to review the track standards. (b) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
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Answered
26 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
85 days
(a) It is not intended to operate Prospector railcars in excess of 160 kilometres per hour. The standard to which the railway track has been designed and constructed permits the new Prospector railcars to operate at a maximum permissible speed of 160 kilometres per hour over portions of the Perth to Kalgoorlie railway.
If it is ever intended to operate Prospector railcars at speeds in excess of 160 kilometres per hour, it would be necessary to review the track standards.
(b) Not applicable.
If it is ever intended to operate Prospector railcars at speeds in excess of 160 kilometres per hour, it would be necessary to review the track standards.
(b) Not applicable.
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