When operating at restricted speed, the onus falls upon the crew involved, particularly the Engineer running the train under this circumstance. If something goes wrong, it is very likely going to be the result of exceeding restricted speed.
Restricted Speed is a speed low enough to enable the train to stop in half the visible range, short of stop signal, other train, wrongly set switch or track defect. Normally limited to 15 or 20 mph, depending on the railroad.
Restricted speed
Slow operating speed that permits the engineer to stop the train within half the range of vision short of a stop signal, train, track employee, or any type of dangerous condition.
Restricted Speed
A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision so that the train will stop short of train, engine, railroad car, stop signal, derail or switch not properly lined, looking out for broken rail, ...
Restricted Speed
A speed that will permit stopping with one-half the range of vision, looking out for train, obstruction, switch not properly lined or broken rail, but not exceeding either 15 or 20 miles per hour as defined by the operating railroad.
Restricted Speed A speed that will permit stopping within one half the range of vision; short of train, engine, railroad car, stop signal, derail or switch not properly lined, looking out for broken rail, not exceeding 20 MPH.
Restricted Speed The operating speed that will permit a train to stop within 1/2 the range of vision, short of a broken rail, an improperly aligned switch, track defect, rail vehicle or any other obstruction.
Shunting movements are done under simplified conditions with restricted speed and in viewing range. Side Track A track auxiliary to the main track. Siding A track auxiliary to the main track for meeting or passing trains.
A term used in the USA, and possibly some other countries, to refer to a restricted speed, indicated by signals.
Linear Induction Motor
RAILWAYS. See "Maglev".
Living Railway (The Living Railway, TLR)
TRAINZ.
Second and inferior class trains had to move through the yards at restricted speed, which is defined as proceeding prepared to stop short of a train, obstruction, or anything that may require the speed of the train or engine to be reduced.
In fact, many engineers have considered it less than ideal. A smaller gauge offers cheaper construction but at the cost of restricted speeds owing to reduced stability. Broader gauges are more stable at speed and allow larger, wider, heavier loads.
 See also: Track, Engine, Train, Switch, Point
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