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TGV em Rennes.
JR-Maglev, MLX01, na linha de testes Yamanashi.

Railworthiness[1][2] is the property or ability of a locomotive, passenger car, freight car, train or any kind of railway vehicle to be in proper operating condition or to meet acceptable safety standards of project, manufacturing, maintenance and railway use for transportation of persons, luggage or cargo.

References

  1. ^ Railworthiness Directives. In: Tank Car Safety Initiatives. Pg 2. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). United States Department of Transportation (DOT). Government Regulations. April 2002. T59.1. (visited on April 03, 2011)
  2. ^ Registered Unit Standard: Manage the operation of railway on track maintenance machines. South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). (visited on April 03, 2011)

See also