Abstract
Abstract This paper addresses the limitations of conventional freight train air brake systems, the stalled adoption of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes and a cost-effective industry transition to ECP technology. There are two types of ECP train braking systems (cable and radio) and three types of electronically controlled freight car brake control valves. This paper describes the different types ECP braking systems and their limitations and provides a clear path to enable a fleet wide railcar transition to ECP braking technology.
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