THE PASSENGER SECTIONS OF THE ET 403 HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC MOTOR-COACH TRAIN

DER WAGENBAULICHE TEIL DES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHNELLTRIEBZUGES ET 403

This train is composed of leading and rear coaches, comprising ordinary compartments and a saloon compartment, and a dining car; adherence is total. The use of aluminium for the coach bodies has enabled the load per axle to be maintained at 15 ft. Special importance has been attached to heat and sound insulation. The train is air-conditioned throughout. The electrical equipment is placed along the underframes. Body tilting allows for higher speeds when taking curves. All the vehicles are linked by automatic coupler with central buffer.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Forster, H
  • LIEPERT, M
• Publication Date: 1973

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 23 p.
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 8&9
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: High speed rail; Passenger cars; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Germany
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054787
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1974 12:00AM