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A train having a system which tilts the train body to reduce the lateral acceleration experienced by passengers when operating around curves, allowing the train to run at higher speeds through curves than non-tilting trains. A tilting train may have a maximum design service cant deficiency of up to ...

A train having a system which tilts the train body to reduce the lateral acceleration experienced by passengers when operating around curves, allowing the train to run at higher speeds through curves than non-tilting trains. A tilting train may have a maximum design service cant deficiency of up to $8^{\circ}$. In this case there is, at worst, a margin of only $6^{\circ}$ cant deficiency between a train travelling at enhanced permissible speed and its roll-over resistance. This is a significant reduction in the margin against overturning compared to that offered at permissible speeds. Particular consideration therefore needs to be given to the adequacy of the margin and the additional controls against overturning required when trains travel at enhanced permissible speeds. This paper deals with the speed supervision system of tilting train through curves.