Traction and rolling stock

Enhanced braking system raises speed on rack-and-pinion line

By 2025-03-26T07:00:00

Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and Stadler have unveiled the v+ braking system for rack-and-pinion trains.

SWITZERLAND: Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and Stadler have unveiled a jointly-developed v+ braking system, which they say will enable operation of the ’world’s fastest’ rack-and-pinion rail service.

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