Signals in German Railways.Railway signals, unlike roadside signals, look very complicated. The density of railway traffic is less than the density of vehicles on the…Jun 7, 2021Jun 7, 2021
How to classify Railway vehicles?We see different types of railway vehicles around us; diesel locomotives, bullet trains, freight trains. Here is a chart, standardized by…Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020
How are railway companies categorized in Germany.Given the fact the German railways are privately owned by a company called Deutsche Bahn AG, the federal government of Germany can impose…Dec 25, 2020Dec 25, 2020
Railway regulations — GermanyRailways are not only the most environmentally friendly but also the safest mode of transport. To ensure the safety is ensured DB…Dec 24, 2020Dec 24, 2020
Railway operationsRailway operations include everything that ensures safe and efficient movement of railway vehicles on railway infrastructure. Railways…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
What is the structure of a Railway System?Before we understand railway systems, lets understand the term “system”. System is a structure composed of various parts which are related…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
How can we model a railway suspension system?Firstly, the vibrations caused in a train can either be because of the surface roughness of the track or the unevenness of the track…Oct 8, 2020Oct 8, 2020
Ride comfort in trainsHow can we know if a train journey is comfortable or not? This question might not interest a normal person, but for an engineer it does…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
What actuators to use? Hydraulic or electrical ?If you ask me, I’d say it depends. Hydraulic actuators are more robust but electrical ones are more precise. For example, the door opening…Jul 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020
Why do we sometimes feel butterflies in our stomach while travelling in a train?Its 7:30 am and you are half asleep travelling in a train. Then suddenly, the train goes down a steep path and you feel the “butterflies…Jul 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020
