BRITISH RAILWAYS HIGH SPEEDS IN THE OPEN AND THROUGH TUNNELS

Aerodynamic tests have been carried out in the open as well as in a 1660 m long double track tunnel in connection with the forthcoming introduction of high speed multiple unit trains. The tests were carried out with the aid of two trains pulled by a normal electric locomotive, as well as by one fitted with a streamlined cowl, speeds of up to 176 km/h being maintained in the tunnel. The main results are briefly dealt with and it is concluded that no problems or difficulties of fundamental nature were encountered throughout the tests.

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  Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung

  Luetzowstrasse 105-196
  1 Berlin 30,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • KOFFMAN, J L
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • Glasers Annalen ZEV
  • Volume: 99
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Siemens (Georg) Verlagsbuchhandlung
  • ISSN: 0373-322X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drag; High speed rail; Railroad trains; Resistance (Mechanics); Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Train resistance
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125866
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1975 12:00AM