SERVICE VEHICLES USED ON THE STIB (SOCIETE DES TRANSPORTS INTERCOMMUNAUX DE BRUXELLES) METRO NETWORK

LES VEHICULES DE SERVICE UTILISES SUR LE RESEAU METRO DE LA STIB (SOCIETE DES TRANSPORTS INTERCOMMUNAUX DE BRUXELLES)

This article describes traction and rolling stock used (for service purposes) on the Brussels Metro. The author reviews the main component parts of these vehicles and discusses in detail the diesel light rail motor tractors, ballast cleaning train and the rail grinding wagon. The descriptions of vehicles are illustrated with diagrams and photographs.

• Authors:
  • Hanocq, R
• Publication Date: 1980-12

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 4-26
• Serial:
  • Rail et Traction
  • Issue Number: 132

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Light rail vehicles; Maintenance equipment; Maintenance of way; Rail grinding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance vehicles
• Geographic Terms: Brussels (Belgium)
• Old TRIS Terms: Ballast cleaning
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00345969
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1982 12:00AM