SIX-AXLE HIGH-SPEED URBAN RAPID TRANSIT CAR CONSTRUCTION TYPE KOELN (COLOGNE)

DER SECHSACHSIGE SCHNELLVERKEHR-STADTBAHNWAGEN BAUART KOELN

A light-weight rapid-transit car is described which will make possible a gradual transition from the conventional operation toward a modern rapid transit system. The two-unit articulated multiple unit in steel light weight construction meets strict standards with regard to performance and riding quality. It reaches a maximum speed of 100 km/hr with a starting acceleration of 1.1 m/sq sec, has a one-hour rating of 2 x 235 kw at 750 v dc power supply and offers a capacity of 72 seats and 111 standers. The mechanical part and the electric equipment are described.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Lellmann, K
  • Barsch, O
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 31-38
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Articulated cars; Passenger cars; Rapid transit cars; Technology; Vehicle design
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger car design
• Subject Areas: Design; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149407
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1981 12:00AM