A REVIEW OF THE FIRST THREE YEARS OPERATION OF THE NEW TOKAIDO LINE

Discusses the aspects of the operation of the New Tokaido Line in Japan. The history of the line, reasons for the construction are included. The aspects of multiple train units and technical description, the design of catenary and collection system, aerodynamic considerations are also included. Finally, the maintenance of the train and all of its systems is discussed. The maintenance schedule of the units is detailed as well as the revenue and expenditures of the operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Hoather, S J
• Publication Date: 1970

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 664-677
• Serial:
  • Railway Division Journal
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Air springs; Bolsters; Brakes; Braking; Bumpers; Catenaries (Railroads); Costs; Disc brakes; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Maintenance management; Motors; Railroad cars; Railroad electrification; Rocking; Signaling; Spring; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Tunnels; Vehicle design; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Maintenance costs
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking systems; Car rocking
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033453
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 28 1976 12:00AM