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Access systems for urban and
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Research & Development
The Talgo concept
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Brake equipment
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Contents
Imprint:
Publisher:
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für
Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
October 2007
E d i t o r i a l
Dr. Schlosser
Products
The Siemens Velaro CRH opens and shuts
with IFE systems 4
IFE equips new urban trains for the
Greater Paris region with sliding doors 8
R e s e a r c h & D e v e l o p m e n t
The Talgo concept 10
P r o j e c t s
Brake equipment for Polish railways 1
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Editorial
Globalization is gathering pace. Never before have so many passengers and goods been transported around
the world. And never before has there been such demand for safe transportation systems. This is the background
to the current commercial success of rail vehicle operators. And in all areas Knorr-Bremse’s intelligent
systems are making a major contribution towards enhancing safety.
This edition of the Informer demonstrates how Knorr-Bremse, as a globally-operating company, is working
with its subsidiaries to further enhance rail safety and expand its technological expertise. Professional planning
and many years of experience with access systems for both urban and mainline trains are the factors
that recently enabled IFE – Knorr-Bremse’s Austrian subsidiary – to win two contracts for prestigious
international projects in China and Europe. On the following pages you can find out more about the safe
access systems IFE is to supply for the Siemens Velaro high-speed train and for the urban trains Bombardier
is building for the Paris region.
Breaking new ground together – that was the message put out by leading Polish rail vehicle manufacturer
PESA when it commissioned Knorr-Bremse to supply braking and pneumatic equipment for eleven new multiple
units as part of the upgrading of the eastern European rail network. Securing the contract in a highly
competitive market segment was a major challenge for Knorr-Bremse, but the company’s combination of
leading-edge technological expertise and outstanding quality at competitive prices enabled it to win the
order for virtually all the systems.
The confidence of our customers all over the world is based on our ability to guarantee top safety standards,
economical, eco-friendly products, innovative systems and state-of-the-art technologies. Our customer
focus is symbolized by the long-standing alliance between Frenos, Knorr-Bremse’s Madrid-based
subsidiary, and rail vehicle manufacturer Talgo – a partnership that has proved highly successful in the Spanish
rail sector.
The following pages offer a glimpse of how Knorr-Bremse products help make our world a safer place –
guaranteeing mobility for the future.
I hope you have an enjoyable read.
Yours
Dr. Wolfgang Schlosser
Member of the Board of Management
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH
No. 15 | März 2007 |
Dr. Wolfgang Schlosser
Member of the Board
of Management
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für
Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH

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Access systems for high-speed trains
Siemens Velaro CRH3
uses IFE door systems
A reduction of installation time to approximately 15 man-hours was one of
the advantages that enabled IFE Automatic Door Systems to cut costs and
persuade train manufacturer Siemens to order 1,320 access systems for the
Velaro CRH3 high-speed train. Knorr-Bremse’s Austrian subsidiary will be
supplying the systems in collaboration with its Chinese partner IFE VICtAll.
IFE is to equip a total of 60 trains for the Chinese high-speed sector with pressure-resistant door systems. The first deliveries were
made on schedule on March 13, 2007 from IFE’s plant in Brno, Czech Republic. The Czech site will be supplying the equipment for
three trains, with the systems for the remaining 57 being produced by IFE VICTAll Railway Vehicle Door Systems, a joint venture in
the eastern Chinese port of Qingdao. Siemens is meeting Chinese requirements for local content by working with a Chinese partner,
Tangshang. Thus a total of four companies are involved in this challenging international project.
Stringent requirements
Siemens laid down a number of strict conditions before placing the order. Passenger comfort was to be unaffected by external noise,
even at speeds up to 300 km/h, but at the same time the high sound insulation standards were not permitted to result in increased
weight. The customer also wanted the option of being able to evaluate the full range of diagnostic data related to the door system, so
this had to be automatically transferable to its database.
In order to minimize risks, the quality of the systems was thoroughly type-tested in conjunction with Siemens. The development
timetable was so tight that it was only thanks to some swift, efficient communication and co-operation between the plants and
companies involved that
tasks were completed on
schedule.
One of the reasons why IFE door
systems for high-speed trains
are so much in demand is the
fact that they offer a 100% fit
without the need for inflatable
seals. The latter are prone to
malfunction and the deflation
process can cause delays that the
IFE pressure-resistant systems
avoid. In the open position, IFE
sliding plug doors are located
outside the vehicle next to the
door opening, and during closure
they slide inwards. In the closed
position they are completely
flush with the external wall, which means the seal is unaffected by any fluctuations
in air pressure.
Perfect door
design offers
100% seal
launch of a successful collaborative project
This joint project represents a first step for IFE towards collaboration with Siemens
in the high-speed sector. The vehicle manufacturer was so impressed by IFE’s quality,
pricing and schedule effectiveness that it expressed an interest in further co-operation
with the Austrian company. Thus IFE will also be supplying access systems for the Velaro
due to be supplied to Russia.
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Operation panel
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3-D view of the door systems
Drive system
Locking
mechanism
Lower door
runner
Components of
the access system
for the Velaro
CRH3
Drive system
Frame seal
Equipment carrier
Door leaf
Various
add-on elements
Each of the 1,320 access
systems also includes a
folding ramp to bridge the
gap between platform and
train.
1. 2. 3.
Operating
panel, interior
Drive system
1.
2.
Door system installed
3.
equipment carriers
Installation of
External view
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The total number of door systems to be
supplied will be 2,642, with an option
on a further 3,200. IFE will also be
supplying 3,330 steps (option +4,000)
and 2,642 door control systems (option
+3,200). Door systems for urban trains
in the Greater Paris region have to
conform to demanding specifications.
Trains operate so frequently that it is
essential for the doors to open and
Faster, safer and
disabled-friendly
access in crowded
urban stations
close as rapidly as
possible. A delay of
even five minutes
can swiftly have a
knock-on effect,
causing further delays that cannot be caught up during the
course of the day. It is also important to offer no scope for “train
surfers” to hold onto the outside of the doors. Furthermore,
passengers have high expectations in terms of comfort. And of
course there has to be easy access for the disabled.
Prior to placing the contract, Bombardier and SNCF held intensive
discussions with IFE and Knorr-Bremse Munich to ensure that
the company was in a position to fully meet these stringent
requirements. As a leading global manufacturer of automatic
door systems for rail vehicles, Knorr-Bremse’s Austrian subsidiary
was able to demonstrate its outstanding expertise in the field.
IFE has a workforce of more than 700 employees who are highly
experienced in the development and production of components
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Access systems for commuter trains
IFE is to supply sliding
doors for new urban trains
in the Paris region
Bombardier and the French rail operator SNCF have
decided to equip 172 urban trains in the Greater
Paris region with access systems manufactured by
IFE, together with an option for a further 200 trains.
It is the biggest single order ever received by the
Austrian door specialist.
for comfortable and safe boarding and disembarkation,
including automatic doors, ramps, steps etc.
To ensure rapid and safe access to the urban trains in the Greater
Paris region, IFE developed exterior sliding doors equipped
with a redundant control system. As the rails are on the inside,
“train surfers” cannot hold onto the exterior while the train is
in motion. And with their excellent sound insulation, the doors
also contribute to improved passenger comfort.
The new door systems fully meet the EU requirements on access
for disabled people contained in technical specification TSi-PMR.
To ensure this, IFE has equipped the doors with an extra flap to
bridge the gap between train and platform for wheelchair access
and a retractable step to reduce the height.
UFR: Access for wheelchair users
(Utilisateur en Fauteuil Roulant)
SNCF
The French state railway
company SNCF (Société
nationale des chemins de
fer français) is responsible
for operating virtually the
entire French rail network.
With more than 14,000
trains daily, it carries an
annual total of 974 million
passengers, 632 million
of them in the Greater
Paris region alone. SNCF
employs a workforce of
some 175,000.
PMR: Access for persons with limited mobility
(Personnes à Mobilité Réduit)
External sliding door
with internal rail

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the talgo concept
talgo trains equipped
by Knorr-Bremse
Since the 1940s, when the first talgo train came into operation, its Spanish
manufacturer has developed a comprehensive portfolio of innovative rail
vehicles. the underlying technology, though, has remained the same over
the years. Another unchanging element has been the close collaboration
that has taken place with supplier Frenos, today known as Knorr-Bremse
Spain, to supply the talgo with state-of-the-art braking equipment.
Since 2001 Talgo and Bombardier have been building the Talgo 350 (max. speed 330 km/h) for the Madrid-Barcelona high-speed line
It has become a legend – and not just at home. Ever since the
1950s the Talgo has been a by-word for stylish articulated and
hotel trains offering the highest standards of comfort.
long-standing
partnership
between
talgo and
Knorr-Bremse
The Spanish abbreviation Talgo stands for “Goicoechea-Oriol
light articulated train”. Behind the name is a principle that
has remained unchanged over the decades, despite technical
improvements. In order to reduce weight and keep the train
low, ensuring easier access, Alejandro Goicoechea decided to
position the wheels between the cars rather than underneath
them on bogies. Each individual car has only one pair of wheels
and is coupled to the one in front, with which it shares the
other pair. Considerable weight is also saved by the cars being
manufactured in aluminum sections – and at 13.14 meters they
are significantly shorter than in regular trains.
Instead of a single axle for the two wheels, each wheel has its
own semi-axle, which significantly improves dynamic stability.
In addition the wheels are guided, which means they always run
parallel to the track, making the Talgo extremely stable during
cornering.
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talgo
Talgo, manufacturer
and exclusive supplier of
maintenance services for the
trains of the same name, is
a corporate group based in
Madrid with subsidiaries
in the USA, Kazakhstan
and Germany. The lasting
value of its state-of-theart
vehicle concepts has
guaranteed it a pioneer role
in the high-speed sector
from the very outset. More
than 1,800 of the extremely
lightweight Talgo mainline
cars are now in operation
in Spain, the USA, Canada,
France, Switzerland, Italy,
Portugal and Kazakhstan.
Talgo hotel trains also
operate on important
mainline routes in Germany.

Frame with brake panel
and air supply of
Talgo 350 Powerhead
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One of the principles adhered to by the company ever since
the Talgo was first launched all those decades ago is that
maintenance work is carried out exclusively by trained staff
in their own workshops. Components and spare parts for the
braking system come traditionally from Madrid-based supplier
Frenos. Co-operation between the two companies has continued
since Frenos became the Spanish subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse.
History
In 2006 an order was placed for supplying discs and brake
equipment for 10 hotel trains and 18 variable-gauge Intercity
trains that operate at speeds of up to 250 km/h, thereby
completing a total series of 45 Intercity trains. Both companies
also continue to collaborate in the high-speed sector: between
2002 and 2004 Knorr-Bremse supplied the brake equipment for
16 Talgo 350 trains – S102 with max. operating speeds up to
330 km/h – and this year starts deliveries for 30 trains in the
successor class – the S 112.
1941: Spanish engineer Alejandro Goicoechea develops the articulated train technology that will become
the trademark of Talgo
1942: Talgo Patents S. A. is set up with a view to using Goicoechea’s newly-developed technology
1950: US company A.C.F. delivers the first Talgo locomotives
1960`s: The Talgo/Frenos partnership kicks off with an order for brake equipment for the Talgo III
1974: The first Talgo sleeper goes into operation
1999: Finnish company Talgo Transtech Oy, a manufacturer of double-decker high-speed trains,
joins the Talgo Group
2000: Talgo acquires American company Transport and Transit Associates LLC
American subsidiary Talgo LRC, LLC, is founded in Livington, Montana
2002: The Official College of Industrial Engineers, Madrid, selects Talgo as the year’s
most innovative company
2004: Talgo receives the 2003 National Design Prize in Barcelona
2007: S.E. de Frenos – Knorr-Bremse receives an order to supply the brake equipment for 30 type S112
high-speed trains. First deliveries will take place at the end of 2007.
PESA plant
in Bydgoszcz
MUs
Braking
equipment for
Polish railways
In a historic development for the company, Knorr-Bremse has
received its first ever order for train equipment from a Polish rail
vehicle manufacturer. the company PESA, based in Bydgoszcz is
to have eleven electric multiple units, each consisting of four
cars, equipped with state-of-the-art braking and pneumatic
systems.
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Computer image of the new train
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The trains are being manufactured for Polish rail vehicle operator
PKP PR, which is also currently considering ordering a further
four units with Knorr-Bremse equipment. For each train Knorr-
Bremse will be supplying two air supply modules, each using
the Sl6 screw compressor. The brake control system, which
will also come from Knorr-Bremse, is based on EP Compact
modules, five of which will be installed in each train, as well
as the ESRA electronic brake control system with WSP anti-skid
function. The bogie equipment to be supplied for each train will
consist of 20 brake discs and a similar number of compact RZS
Knorr-Bremse’s
outstanding
quality and
competitive
prices wins out
against stiff
competition
brake calipers. Knorr-Bremse is also to supply sanding systems,
electronic systems for monitoring the main brake line, auxiliary
compressors and acoustic signals. The total value of the order
amounts to just over EUR 2 million, and the first train was fitted
with the equipment in June 2007.
Huge market potential
With this investment in new vehicles, operators PKP PR are
taking an important step towards a much-needed upgrade of
the Polish rail system. The average age of the 1,220 trains and
approximately 3,720 cars currently operating in the country,
with its rapidly developing economy, is 27 years. Virtually no
investment has been made in rolling stock for the last couple
of decades – with predictable results in terms of driver and
passenger safety and comfort.
This is set to change over the next few years, and the order for
11 new multiple units from PKP PR represents an important
first step forward. The fact that Knorr-Bremse has landed the
contract to equip the type 16Wek trains with braking and
pneumatic equipment is a major breakthrough for the company
considering the stiff competition it faced to clinch the deal. One
deciding factor was undoubtedly Knorr-Bremse’s ability to offer
top quality at affordable prices, thanks to its highly efficient
production processes.
The order from PKP PR has enabled Knorr-Bremse to consolidate
and expand its presence in this growing eastern European
market. In view of the huge challenges faced by Polish rail
vehicle manufacturers and operators in the coming years, the
importance of this new collaboration cannot be overestimated.
leading-edge technologies for the 16WEk
EP ComPaCt
EP Compact is a further development of successful electropneumatic
brake control systems like CCBII, MBS and EP2002.
Compared with these systems its flexible, modular design
considerably extends the scope for tailoring the system to
customers’ precise wishes.
ESRa
ESRA stands for Electronic System Railway Application. This
electronic control system, which can be used for virtually all
control applications, is supplied by Knorr-Bremse in modular
units and comes with standardized hardware and software.
RZS ComPaCt bRakE CaliPER
Thanks to its new method of transferring braking force using
a single point interface, the RZS pneumatic brake caliper unit
is unusually light and represents excellent value for money in
terms of manufacture, installation and maintenance.
Sanding
Sanding systems are an eco-friendly way of increasing the
friction between wheel and rail. Depending on the vehicle’s
speed and the ambient conditions, a sophisticated traction
management system decides how much sand to apply to ensure
safe, rapid and ecologically acceptable vehicle operation.
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