%0 Journal Article
%T Rail vehicle brakes. Basic characteristics, construction and operation
%A Górowski, Maciej
%J Paragraph on the Road
%V 2023
%R 10.4467/15053520PnD.23.007.18665
%N 2/2023
%P 17-49
%K Railway, trams, brakes, traction, braking distances, skidding
%@ 1505-3520
%D 2023
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/paragraf-na-drodze/article/hamulce-w-pojazdach-szynowych-podstawowa-charakterystyka-budowa-i-eksploatacja
%X The aim of the article is to present the issues related to the construction and principles of operation of braking systems used in railroad and tramway vehicles, paying attention to aspects of safety, achieving appropriate braking performance and wheel to rail adhesion. The article is a theoretical introduction to the applied solutions and requirements for braking systems in rail vehicles together with systems supporting the operation of brakes.