In transportation systems, energy conservation is being studied as an important theme. Of all transportation systems, the railway is receiving renewed attention as a most economical means of conveyance in this respect. Hence, modernization of railway transportation systems and rolling stock is being pushed ahead in different countries of the world. This paper describes recent trends in improved performance, higher reliability, greater energy saving, and better safety and maintenability in railway rolling stock, introducing Hitachi's electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric cars, diesel cars, and electrical and mechanical components for rolling stock based on new technology supplied to customers at home and abroad.
Technology in railway rolling stock produced in recent years
Technik im rollenden Material der Eisenbahn in den vergangenen Jahren
Hitachi Review ; 27 , 2 ; 57-63
1978
7 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 6 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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