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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:39 am
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Lower speeds

Though I take safety over speed, I'm glad I got my few 350 km/hr rides in while it lasted (and didn't derail).

Keep in mind though, it was a D train that derailed. I've never been on one of those going faster than probably 160 km/hr.
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