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Appendix 10

BridgeRestrictions

On the bridges mentioned below, axle loads, speed or both impose restrictions on the running of rail vehicles. The speed restrictions are indicated by speed signs.


Bridges with Weight Restrictions

1. Kyrönsalmi bridge on the Parikkala-Savonlinna section

  • Axle load restriction 22.5 t
  • Maximum permitted speed on the bridge is 20 km/h.

2. Seinäjoki, Kyrönjoki, Nenätönjoki, Kainastonjoki, Teuvanjoki, Närpiönjoki and Kaskistensalmi bridges on the Seinäjoki-Kaskinen section of line.

  • Axle load restriction 22.5 t
  • Maximum permitted speed on the bridge is 60 km/h, unless a lower speed limit is otherwise ordered.

The axle loads mentioned here shall not be exceeded, and the excess load shall be unloaded at the station where it is discovered.

These regulations do not apply to 6- or 8-axle wagons built according to the Russian standard, which can be carried over the above-mentioned bridges only as special transport on the conditions laid down in the transport permit.

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Table 1. Restrictions related to movable bridges.

  1. See Bridges with weight restrictions

  2. The bridge and the rail joints can be locked, in which case the permitted
    speed is 60 km/h.

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