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Posted: Jul 21 2016 (14:59)
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Jul 21 2016 (14:55) Talgo coaches complete 180 kmph speed trial with full capacity; shot in the arm for Indian Railways
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Talgo’s coaches have successfully completed their first run loaded to full capacity at a speed of 180 kmph between the Mathura to Palwal stretch today. The...
180kmph in full load, a Great Shot indeed.
However there is a need to boost the shot further i.e. go beyond 180 kmph to the extent our tracks permit, because MTJ-Palwal is one of the best suitable sections in IRlys for high speeds. Probably our diesel loco cannot go beyond 180kmph. WAP loco can do 200kmph with minor modifications can be tried. It would have been better if Talgo electric loco is used which could have made trials up to 250 kmph possible. If Talgo has not sent locos to India that may be called even on payment so that the actual maximum speed potential of our BG tracks could be measured and certified in this historic trial. Then gates are...
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However there is a need to boost the shot further i.e. go beyond 180 kmph to the extent our tracks permit, because MTJ-Palwal is one of the best suitable sections in IRlys for high speeds. Probably our diesel loco cannot go beyond 180kmph. WAP loco can do 200kmph with minor modifications can be tried. It would have been better if Talgo electric loco is used which could have made trials up to 250 kmph possible. If Talgo has not sent locos to India that may be called even on payment so that the actual maximum speed potential of our BG tracks could be measured and certified in this historic trial. Then gates are...
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Bro,talgo ka apna loco nahi hai....wdp4,4b usey haul karti hai ...so can't run at 220.