Analysis of curve squeal noise from a class 150 Sprinter unit on the Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog line (TM-SAV-022)

This report examines the problem of wheel squeal on curves. When the class 150 Sprinter units were introduced on the Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog line in North Wales, a number of complaints arose from the intense squealing noise generated during curving. The problem was particularly serious at one...