
3. Traction and braking performance
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Normal operation
The most commonly required performances must be maintained, both in bearing and in TLC under 750 V :
maximum speed: around 60 km/h in urban service, 100 km/h for a tram-train;
average acceleration: 1 m/s 2 from 0 to 40 km/h, ∼ 0.9 m/s 2 from 0 to 60 km/h ;
FNS deceleration: 1.25 to 1.3 m/s 2 ;
deceleration in FU : ≥ 3 m/s 2 ;
deceleration in FS : ≥ 1 m/s 2 .
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Bibliography
Regulations
European Directive 2000/9/EC – March 2000 – Cableway installations designed to carry persons.
Decree 2008-1307 – November 2008 – Safety of guided public transport.
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Alstom Transport Saint-Ouen-France
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