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Slipstream effects of aerodynamically rough trains (TM-AERO-060)

Last updated on 31 May 2013 12:00

An investigation into the slipstream characteristics of Carflat trains carrying Ford Transit Vans was undertaken following two potentially dangerous incidents at Woking Station in November 1977. It was confirmed that the train, when travelling at more than 45 mile/h, presented a hazard in the form of highly turbulent air flows...

Author(s): Rigby P.R.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1982

United Kingdom

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