To ensure safe contact between vehicles, it is not recommended to exceed 5 km/h. Most common situations in which collision damage occurs is due to {{pll|Derailing|derailing}}, distracted {{pll|Shunting|shunting}}, badly set up {{pll|Switches & Switch Signs|switches}} and {{pll|Wheelslide|wheelslide}}. Body damage can also be caused by various {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|powertrain failures}} that cause parts to fly apart, {{pll|Flammable|fire}} and even {{pll|Explosive|explosions}}.
Most common situations in which collision damage occurs is due to {{pll|Derailing|derailing}}, distracted {{pll|Shunting|shunting}}, badly set up {{pll|Switches & Switch Signs|switches}} and {{pll|Wheelslide|wheelslide}}. Body damage can also be caused by various {{pll|Powertrain Overheating|powertrain failures}} that cause parts to fly apart, {{pll|Flammable|fire}} and even {{pll|Explosive|explosions}}.
