The saying that trains move faster at night compared to day is not completely true . The train travels at the same speed at day and night , but there are some factors which are mentioned below , which may play role in determining the speed of train .
- In night time , humans and animals cross railway lines much lesser compared to day time
- No maintenance work at night .
- signals are more visible at night compared to day time .
- Since all trains are going fast at night , a proper schedule is made for safer travel .