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In search of a smoother ride on narrow gauge track

By Sundararaja Gopalakrishnan 2007-04-01T18:35:00

Lateral oscillation of rail vehicles is a major concern on narrow or metre gauge track because of short-wheelbase bogies. This problem could be addressed by modifying the Prud'homme limit for the vehicles and by improving the track panel resistance

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