V250 high speed train

This article describes the design of the newly developed V250 high speed train. It consists of two four-car half-trains each made up of alternating motor and trailer coaches using overhead power supply in three voltages. There are sixteen bogies, made of welded steel. The driver's cab at either end of the full train features extra energy absorption devices, a steel cab structure to act as a survival cell, and an aerodynamic front outline. All coaches are made of aluminium with longitudinally welded extrusions. The structure is designed to withstand deformation and there are shock absorbers mounted under the gangway. The train is resistant to the wind pressure experienced in a tunnel or when passing another train. Service braking can be accomplished in mechanical-electro-dynamic blending mode, managed by an electronic control system which chooses the best combination of possibilities. Emergency mechanical braking and battery power are available. An onboard train control and management system supervises the train functions and alerts the staff to any failures and alarms.

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• Authors:
  • Pellegrini, C
  • BARBIERI, F
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 64-6
• Serial:
  • EUROPEAN RAILWAY REVIEW
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: RUSSELL PUBLISHING LTD
  • ISSN: 1351-1599

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Absorption; Control; Design; Development; Electronics; High speed ground transportation; Mechanical shock; Railroad trains; Suspension systems
• ITRD Terms: 6758: Absorption; 3874: Control; 9011: Design (overall design); 9013: Development; 6965: Electronics; 1163: High speed; 5471: Shock; 1329: Suspension (veh); 1268: Train
• Subject Areas: Design; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01024195
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: May 18 2006 8:38AM