Strain gauge survey of the E.C.M.L. Newark high speed square crossing (TM-TS-9)

At the present time there is a speed restriction of 129 km/h (80 m.p.h.) on the E.C.M.L. at the Newark crossing, where the Lincoln/ Nottingham lines cross on the level. The Movements Department, however, are very anxious that the maximum speed permitted should be increased in order to conform with...