Composition and calculation of the weight and braking of passenger trains
NORMA vydána dne 1.11.2019
Designation standards: IRS 40410-1ed.
Publication date standards: 1.11.2019
The number of pages: 16
Approximate weight : 48 g (0.11 lbs)
Country: International technical standard
Kategorie: Technické normy IRS
This IRS defines the following conditions to be observed for the operation of passenger trains consisting of locomotives and vehicles of the types listed in point 2: - 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 IRS); - calculation of the minimum braked weight percentage. It sets out recommendations for braking in winter conditions.
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