A railway timetable introduced to help train drivers cope
with leaves on the line in south-east England has come into effect.
Southeastern Trains, which runs services in Kent and East Sussex, said its autumn
"leaf fall" timetable would run until 7 December.
Drivers have to take extra precautions, such as braking and accelerating more
slowly, with leaves on the line. Routes with more trees have been described as "particularly vulnerable".
Network Rail said it operated a fleet of special trains throughout autumn
that regularly clean the rails to remove fallen leaves, but wet, cold and frosty
weather could exacerbate the problems.
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