Why are German trains red?

Early steam engines in Germany used a bright red paint on their wheels to make it easier for safety inspectors to detect metal fatigue and cracks. This practice may date back as far as the 1920's, and it was prevalent because rail systems were nationally and not privately owned.



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People need to be able to see and hear trains appropriately so they're able to stay safe. In Britain, historically train fronts were required to have a yellow panel in order to make them more visible, a move which came in the 1950s when newer diesel and electric trains were found to be far quieter than steam.

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Majority of railway line in Germany has only two tracks. So when there are repairs on the tracks the congestion results into delay. The other reason might be due to bad weather.

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Ghost trains – also known as parliamentary trains – date back to the 1960s and are services that run over a line – or stop at a station – so infrequently that they often go unnoticed.

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Trains use their horns to signal what the train is doing. Weather they are approaching a crossing, or passing through or stopping at a town or station. 1 long horn blast means approaching station.

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Why don't we have driverless trains in UK? As I made clear to the Assembly last year, the London Underground system is an extremely complex environment, in particular, the deep tube lines. For reasons of safety, they are not suitable for driverless trains and there are no plans for their introduction.

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