Innovative ‘v+’ Braking System Accelerates MGBahn’s Cogwheel Trains on Steep Alpine Route

Innovative ‘v+’ Braking System Accelerates MGBahn’s Cogwheel Trains on Steep Alpine Route

Innovative ‘v+’ Braking System Accelerates MGBahn’s Cogwheel Trains on Steep Alpine Route (IN BRIEF) Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) and Stadler have introduced the world’s fastest rack-and-pinion railway through the launch of the “v+” braking system. This innovative technology, unveiled in Andermatt on a Stadler ORION multiple-unit train, allows cogwheel trains on the steep Andermatt–Göschenen route to achieve downhill speeds of up to 30 k…