THE ADVANCED PASSENGER TRAIN

The history and development of British Railways' Advanced Passenger Train (APT) are discussed. The technical objectives are considered in the context of their value to commercial and operating performance. Among the technical aspects discussed are dynamics of guidance and suspension, aerodynamics, power and transmission, braking, and lightweight body structures. Highlights of the research and development programme are described, with reference to laboratory and track testing of the experimental train (APT-E) and associated experimental vehicles. The paper concludes with a description of the design of the prototype electric train (APT-P), of which three are currently being constructed for operation on the London/Glasgow route.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • BOOCOCK, D
  • Newman, M
• Conference:
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 653-663
• Serial:
  • Volume: 190
  • Issue Number: 62

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Development; High speed rail; Lightweight materials; Multiple unit trains; Passenger cars; Passenger comfort; Research; Suspensions; Train track dynamics; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced passenger trains; Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00150405
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1977 12:00AM