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1. Different braking processes
The braking of a rail vehicle can be ensured :
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or by a dynamic brake – the braking effort is generated by using the train's inertia. This category includes :
electrodynamic braking: the traction motors are electric, powered either from a power supply external to the convoy, or from a generator driven by a diesel engine,
the hydrodynamic brake: the traction motor is diesel-powered, and power is transmitted hydraulically to the axles,
Eddy-current brakes on discs or rails;
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or by a friction brake – braking force is produced by friction between one material and another. This category includes :
shoe brake,
disc brake,
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Standards and norms
- Railway applications – Braking – Generic vocabulary - EN 14478 -
- Railway applications – Brake discs for railway rolling stock - EN 14535 -
- Railway applications – Braking – Friction linings - EN 15328 -
- Railway applications – Braking – Brake shoe holders and keys for rail vehicles - EN 15329 -
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