Brake-by-Wire Comes To Freight Trains.

This article deals with the electronically controlled pneumatic brakes that could help stop accidents and speed cargo. Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes (ECP) are intended to displace the venerable air brake system first patented by George Westinghouse in 1869 and now used around the world....

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Published in:	IEEE spectrum 45, 2 (2008).
Main Author:	Maryott, D.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	ECP. FRA. Federal Railroad Administration. George Westinghouse. United States. Brake-by-wire. Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes. Freight train accidents.