shinkansen-braking

shinkansen-braking

R:train-braking

https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/development/tech/pdf%5F12/Tec-12-12-15eng.pdf

  • Shinkansen train system secures deceleration by controlling braking force according to adhesion characteristics as the speed changes, preventing wheel slide.

  • Emergency braking distance of Shinkansen is just under 4000m (for E2 series trains at 275km/h)

  • One of the reasons the Fastech 360 trains on the Shinkansen are still not feasible for operation at the rated 360km/h because of large braking distances (of ~7000m).