Composition and calculation of the weight and braking of passenger trains

Composition and calculation of the weight and braking of passenger trains

Composition and calculation of the weight and braking of passenger trains

Standard
Format: PDF
Published year: 2006
Organization: UIC
Language: English
Pages: 11
ISEN: UIC 410

Summary

This leaflet defines the following conditions to be observed for the operation of passenger trains: maximum train composition limit expressed in number of vehicles, axles, hauled tonnage and trainset length; calculation of the weight of trains (tare + inclusive weight specified in the leaflet); calculation of the minimum braking percentage in relation to the tare. It sets out recommendations for braking in winter conditions.
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