MAIN LINE PASSENGER ROLLING-STOCK DEVELOPMENTS SINCE 1965 AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

The evolution of French passenger cars between 1965 and 1975 is described. Extensive detail is given on design criteria, carbody, interior arrangements, power supply, air conditioning, trucks, brake equipment and telecommunications. The constraints on car design and observations about future requirements are also included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federation des Industries Ferroviaires

  20 Boulevard Diderot
  75012 Paris,   France 
• Authors:
  • Jousserandot, P
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 165-182
• Serial:
  • French Railway Techniques
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air conditioning systems; Brakes; Motor vehicle bodies; Passenger cars; Passenger comfort; Ride quality; Suspension systems; Trucks; Vehicle design
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Old TRIS Terms: Brake systems; Car body; Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153065
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM