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Sanding to assist braking in low adhesion: Class 318 feasibility study (RR-SAM-158)

Last updated on 21 July 2023 9:03
The feasibility of fitting a sanding system to Class 318 units operated by ScotRail to assist braking in low adhesion conditions has been investigated. The Emergency Sanding Device (ESD), developed by BR Research, and an 'automatic' sander have been considered for the application. Track tests have shown the effective...
Author(s): Waring J.R.
Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;
1996
United Kingdom
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