RTK22 1000mm Gauge Luggage Brake Van Bombardier Passenger Car MD52-M for Railways
Bangladesh’s 1000mm gauge railway network requires robust, multi-functional rolling stock for efficient passenger and baggage transportation, and the RTK22 1000mm Gauge Passenger Coach Luggage Brake Van is engineered to perfectly match these operational needs. This specialized luggage brake van integrates baggage transport, attendant support and passenger space into a single all-steel structure, equipped with internationally compliant braking and bogie systems, delivering stable, safe and versatile performance for Bangladesh’s railway operations.
Core Technical Specifications of RTK22 1000mm Gauge Luggage Brake Van
Crafted for 1000mm gauge railway lines, the RTK22 luggage brake van features precision-matched components and specifications to ensure seamless operation, with key technical details as follows:
| Component |
Specification |
| Rail Gauge |
1000mm |
| Coupler System |
MCA-PH coupler buffer device |
| Car End Configuration |
A end: HOOK, B end: YOKE |
| Braking System |
Dual pipe braking (vacuum + air braking) |
| Air Braking Standard |
Knorr braking system (UIC 540 compliant) |
| Bogie Type |
Bombardier MD52-M type bogie |
| Car Body Structure |
All-steel welded overall load-bearing structure |
Key Structural & Functional Advantages
1. Sturdy All-Steel Load-Bearing Car Body
The van adopts an all-steel welded overall load-bearing car body , composed of underframe, side/end walls, roof structure, partition walls, sliding doors, luggage racks, ventilators and thermal insulation materials, with complete vehicle interior decoration. The robust structural design ensures the car body can withstand the rigors of long-term railway operation, while dedicated luggage racks and a rational internal layout maximize baggage transport capacity and storage convenience.
2. Dual-Pipe Braking System for Maximum Safety
Equipped with a dual pipe braking system (vacuum and air braking) , the core air braking part uses a Knorr braking system that strictly complies with UIC 540 international standards. The dual-braking design provides a redundant and reliable braking guarantee, adapting to different operating conditions and speed requirements of Bangladesh’s railways, and ensuring stable braking response and high safety during both empty and loaded travel.
3. High-Performance Bogie & Coupler System
- Bogie: Adopts Bombardier MD52-M type bogie, a mature and reliable model with excellent running stability and shock absorption performance, which can effectively reduce vibration during operation, protect the transported baggage and improve the overall riding comfort of the passenger compartment.
- Coupler Buffer Device: Configured with MCA-PH coupler buffer device, matched with A end (HOOK) and B end (YOKE) car end design, ensuring firm and smooth coupling between trains, reducing impact during connection and disconnection, and enhancing the safety of train marshalling and operation.
4. Multi-Functional Internal Layout
Beyond professional baggage transport, the RTK22 luggage brake van is designed with an escort room for baggage train attendants to work and rest, and a dedicated passenger compartment , realizing the integration of baggage transport and passenger carrying functions. The vehicle is also equipped with ventilators and thermal insulation materials, optimizing the internal environment and ensuring the comfort of attendants and passengers in different weather conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the main application of the RTK22 1000mm Gauge Luggage Brake Van?
This luggage brake van is specially designed for 1000mm gauge railways in Bangladesh, mainly for transporting ordinary baggage. It also has a dual functional layout with an escort room for baggage attendants and a passenger compartment, making it a multi-purpose rolling stock for baggage and passenger transport.
2. What braking safety features does the RTK22 luggage brake van have?
It is equipped with a dual pipe braking system combining vacuum and air braking, and its air braking system uses a Knorr product that complies with UIC 540 international standards. The dual-braking design provides double safety guarantee, with stable and sensitive braking performance to adapt to various operating conditions of Bangladesh’s railways.
3. Why is the Bombardier MD52-M bogie chosen for the RTK22 van?
The Bombardier MD52-M type bogie is a mature and high-performance bogie model with excellent running stability, shock absorption and wear resistance. This design can effectively reduce the vibration of the vehicle during operation, protect the transported baggage from damage, and improve the comfort of the passenger compartment and escort room, which is perfectly adapted to the operational needs of Bangladesh’s 1000mm gauge railways.
