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Due to the significant share of bogies in overall train mass, single-axle running gear can make an appreciable contribution to mass reduction. Curve-steered bogies with self-steering wheelsets (KERFs) are a mature single-axle solution for local and regional trains. |
Technology field: Mass reduction |
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References / Links: Lenhard 2000 |
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Related projects: The purchase of the new Copenhagen S-trains |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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