German and Chinese put super-light subway train into service
A German-Chinese company has built a train made significantly lighter by the use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Thanks to a reduced axle load, it will be able to transport more passengers.
6 Oct 2018 Roland FreistShare
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This development aims to increase the payload by reducing the load placed on the axles in order to carry more passengers. According to the manufacturer, the design has been tested in simulations that indicated a service life of 33 years.
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