Factors that influence speed of trains are analyzed; lower car weight and four-motor equipments have possibilities for increasing schedule speeds at no increase in operating cost; curves illustrating relation between energy consumption schedule speed and length of run; several operating characteristics curves are given.


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    Title :

    Attaining faster schedules in rapid transit service


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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