Bogie builders tackle European 25 tonne challenge

By Railway Gazette International2001-05-01T10:00:00

FACING pressure to improve productivity and increase the competitiveness of their rail freight operations, several European railways are looking at the scope to raise axleloads beyond the classic 22·5 tonnes laid down in the current UIC standards. British Rail adopted a 25·5 tonne limit many years ago for its then-isolated ...

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