Insider Blog Train Breaks
Posted April 25th, 2007 by adminNASA Tech Briefs INSIDER 04/25/2007
ECP brakes have the potential to reduce stopping distances by as much as 50 to 70% over conventional air brake systems. ECP brakes utilize electronic signals to simultaneously apply and release breaking pressure throughout the length of a freight train. This differs from conventional brake systems in which each car brakes individually as air pressure moves in a series from car to car. The new brakes also perform electronic self-diagnostic checks to identify maintenance needs.
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