JR Central develops automated Shinkansen overhead line checks

JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen OLE monitoring diagram

JAPAN: Central Japan Railway has developed an automated overhead line inspection system that can be fitted to series-built trains used on the Tokaido Shinkansen. Able to check the position of wires and the condition of fittings while trains are travelling at up to 300 km/h, the roof-mounted equipment will be ...

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