The Most Recent Developments in the Field of Very High Speeds in France - Electric Traction and Turbotrains

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Tessier, Marcel, author.

Conference Name:

1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1973-01-08 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1973

Summary:

Railroads are presently operating at speeds of 200-210 km/h in France and Japan. Recent research shows that commercial trains operating at 250 km/h are now a certainity, and that speeds of 300 km/h are possible. This paper describes SNCF's experience in operating and testing such trains. Modifications needed in track structure, rolling stock, engines, electrical current collection, traction, aerodynamics, braking, and wheel-to-rail adhesion are discussed in detail

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Publisher Number:

730061

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