1. Bremssysteme für Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge in China.
- Author
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Aurich, Stefan and Gasch, Armin
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HIGH speed trains , *RAILROAD brakes , *RAILROAD design & construction , *MEASUREMENT of distances , *SPEED , *PERFORMANCE evaluation - Abstract
In China there are several classes of high-speed trains from different manufacturers in operation. The first trains were designed for a maximum speed of 200 km/h whereas the new trains are operated with speeds of more than 300 km/h. All trains are equipped with proven brake systems respectively high performance components from Knorr-Bremse, which were partly produced together with partners in China. In the paper presented the brake systems and bogie equipment for the different classes of high-speed trains are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2012