ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC BRAKES ; Originally designed for subways or - TopicsExpress



          

ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC BRAKES ; Originally designed for subways or metros, the electro-pneumatic brake has more recently been used on main line passenger railways and some specialised freight operations. Its main advantage over the air brake is its speed of control and quick on- vehicle reaction times, giving instantaneous control of the whole train to the driver. Its speed of operation makes it ideal for automatic train operation (ATO). E.P. braking is not the same as ECP braking. ECP brakes have been introduced recently in an attempt to overcome the drawbacks of the air brake system on long freight trains.
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 05:30:00 +0000

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