INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ON A HIGH SPEED RAILWAY

Despite consistent operation at 200 km/h, cars on the Tokaido Shin Kansen now cost less to maintain on a distance-run basis than JNR's 3-ft 6-in gauge electric railcar fleet which is limited to 120 km/h. As a result of a review of maintenance procedures for rolling stock and fixed equipment, the labor force now used to maintain 515 km will be redeployed in 1972 to cover the 165-km San-yo extension as well. Periodic inspection and maintenance routines are given and failures of electrical equipment over a five year period are itemized.

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    IPC Transport Press, Limited

    Dorset House, Stamford Street
    London SE1 9LU,   England 

    IPC Transport Press, Limited

    Dorset House, Stamford Street
    London SE1 9LU,   England 
  • Publication Date: 1971-1

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  • Accession Number: 00037781
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Dec 6 1976 12:00AM