RATP--THE TRAIN USED FOR CLEANING THE LINES ON PARIS UNDERGROUND

RATP--LE TRAIN DEPOUSSIEREUR DU METRO DE PARIS

The problem of cleaning the 340 km of line, with 330 stops, on Paris Underground, was resolved by means of the introduction of a "vacuum-cleaner train", consisting of a motive-power unit together with three vehicles equipped for pneumatic cleaning by means of a combined blowing and suction action. The equipment provided on this train was designed for the cleaning of tracks on ballast, and running tracks with guide rails. More thorough cleaning in stations in ensured by reducing the running speed. The equipment also includes a vacuum-cleaner and fire-prevention installation.

• Publication Date: 1973-4-8

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Vie du Rail
  • Issue Number: 1387
  • Publisher: Editions NM

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental protection; Rapid transit; Subways; Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: Paris Metro
• Geographic Terms: Paris (France)
• Old TRIS Terms: Vacuum cleaner trains
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Environment; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050593
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1982 12:00AM