But in this case, RDSO is also feeling ignored for VB development and production AND runs. CRS duly conducted trials and certified them for speeds up to 160. RDSO top brass (in this case someone ex, too) felt a need to raise their importance.
Yup, it is definitely political. Those 2 rakes represented votes, and some railwaymen felt they were sidelined. So, instead of sitting at table and solving issues arising and finding standard solutions, things went to the Vigilance department, and a slowdown.