Which train usually goes faster, metra or freight (non-metra)?

Question

And what is the speed? MPH

Is there a certain time when it will go faster?

Is there a ceertain time when it will go slower?

Answer 1

wittster is correct

there are heat restrictions for speed if ambient temp is above 95*... so this usually only applies in the summer, in the day, and to freight (passenger trains do not weigh enough to be affected by the tob (tons per operative brake) restriction)

both will be slowed by temporary restrictions, broken rail, curves, some bridges, and cargo hauled.  Some trains are also affected by high winds, and will be delayed according to the wheather.

In general though, passenger trains are quicker because they actually have a schedule that they must adhere closely to (in order to keep business) so the freight trains will usually get out of their way.

Answer 2

rail go faster but they have the mag lev trains that wil 200+ mph in europe and US but not accross US

Answer 3

Well it all depends on what kind of freight train it is. On the BNSF railway, trains with the number 9 is high priority (Z9, V9, etc.) Those trains don't really stop for much. Most freight trains can only run at 70 mph, if they meet all the requirements. Passenger trains run at 80 mph but have to make stops. So, if your on a junk freight train doing 55 mph, most likely you will be put in the siding to let passenger and hot freight go by. Keep in mind there are a lot of restrictions. Both can only go as fast as the track speed will let them. Speed restrictions of 25, is 25 for both. Some curves are restricted for freight 50, and passenger 60. I hope that answers some of your questions...

Answer 4

I can't tell you the actual speeds, but on average freight trains go faster.  Passenger trains don't travel for as far between stops as freight trains do, so they just don't have the time to get up to the same speeds.  Passenger trains do accelerate more quickly, because of the massive loads that freight cars haul, but freight lines make up for it by accelerating for longer periods.

Answer 5

In Canada a passanger train travels around 60 mph on a good day whereas freight goes around 55mph.