| The AMIII bogie became operational
in 1998 and confirms to UIC, UK Rail Group and TSI standards.
The AMIII can therefore replace conventional bogies and may
be used to upgrade older wagons.
Compared to the UIC standard bogie (Y25), the AMIII has improved
damping, radical wheel steering and a stiff H-frame.
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This results in the following advantages:
- Low track forces producing low bogie wear and reduced
maintenance
- Track friendly - low track wear
- Freight friendly - low vertical acceleration
- High speed of 140 KPH
- Produces less noise than conventional bogies - 6 decibels
- High axle loads of up to 30 tonnes - anticipating future
axle-loads allowances
The AMIII is currently operating successfully in the UK and
Finland.
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