I heard about a rule called the 79 mph rule, but I'm not sure what it means. Can someone explain what this rule entails and where it originated from?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    CryptoLegend
    Mon Nov 18 2024
   
  
    Tracks without block signals are referred to as "dark territory."
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Davide
    Mon Nov 18 2024
   
  
    Trains equipped without certain safety features were subject to additional speed limits.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    AmethystEcho
    Mon Nov 18 2024
   
  
    Speed restrictions were imposed on passenger trains operating on tracks without block signals.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    HallyuHeroLegend
    Mon Nov 18 2024
   
  
    Specifically, passenger trains were limited to a maximum speed of 59 mph (95 km/h).
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoLodestarGuard
    Mon Nov 18 2024
   
  
    These features included an automatic cab signal, train stop, or train control system.