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Half weight, half life, half cost train (RR-STR-95-103)

Last updated on 20 December 2013 11:50

The relationship between the weight, life and cost of a railway vehicle is examined. In particular, the Advanced Multiple Unit (AMU) project undertaken by BR Research approximately 10 years ago and the more recent Japanese Railway's series 209 EMU are examined; in both studies the opportunities to reduce weight and...

Author(s): Patel N.L.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1995

United Kingdom

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