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9. Glossary – Definitions
Automaticity
Ability of a braking system, in the event of the train breaking into two or more parts, to bring each of the parts of the train thus formed to a halt and then keep them there (for a specified time) without the intervention of the driver.
Brake pipe (CG); brake pipe
In the case of a pneumatic brake, the pressurized pneumatic line enables braking instructions issued by the driver to be transmitted along the train.
Main reservoir pipe (CP)
Pneumatic line supplying compressed air to all train equipment using this energy (in particular the braking system).
Continuité; continuity
Property of a braking system whereby braking commands issued from the control station (located inside the train, or outside in the...
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Standards and norms
- Railway applications – Braking – Generic vocabulary - EN14478 -
- Railway applications – Braking – Braking requirements for locomotive hauled trains - EN14198 -
- Railway applications – Braking systems for high-speed trains – Part 1: Requirements and definitions - EN15734-1 -
- Railway applications – Brake systems for motorized trains – Part 1: Requirements and definitions - EN16185 -
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