TRIAL RUNS AT SPEEDS EXCEEDING 200 KM/H OF NEW ROLLING STOCK DESIGNED FOR THE ITALIAN STATE RAILWAYS

Report on the performance and capabilities of an Italian high speed rail car. Designed for speeds of 160 km/h, though tests included speeds of 200 km/h. Discussion of pantograph used for current collection is included. A detailed report on the bogie design and structural considerations is also included. The test results of the components of the pantograph and bogie assembly suggest that the units are capable of exceeding maximum speed of 225 km/h.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • Manzo, M
• Publication Date: 1965-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 323-345
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bolsters; Equipment tests; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Field tests; High speed rail; Pantographs; Railroad electrification; Railroad trains; Suspensions; Technology; Trucks; Vehicle design; Velocity
• Geographic Terms: Italy
• Old TRIS Terms: Car design; Test equipment
• Subject Areas: Design; Motor Carriers; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00033382
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 8 1994 12:00AM