STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE GERMAN FEDERAL RAILWAY'S FLEET OF GOODS WAGONS

As part of the corporate plan of the German Federal Railway, a vehicle concept has been worked out which comprises passenger as well as goods vehicles. The present report is confined to the policy governing the development and composition of the goods wagon fleet. The aim is to re-define the future maximum speed and permissible axle load. As far as international traffic is concerned, these suggestions are to be discussed and decided upon within the UIC. The ratio of wagons with steering axles and bogie wagons is discussed, having regard to the influence factors. A systematization and classification of the types of goods wagons is recommended. Certain types of existing wagons are to be discontinued and other types of wagons introduced. The New policy in respect of privately owned wagons shows that, in future, certain types of wagons appear to be particularly suitable for private ownership.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Stelter, W
• Publication Date: 1975-8

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 695-712
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Freight cars; High capacity cars; Management; Policy; Private car lines; Suspension systems; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: Deutsche Bahn; Deutsche Bundesbahn
• Old TRIS Terms: Axle loadings; Freight car design; Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Policy; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127385
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 5 1975 12:00AM