Why is the train called that way? This article provides informative information about how the train differs from the train, why it transports people only over fairly short distances. In addition, the following are summarized technical information about this type of transport.
An electric train is an electric train that is involved in suburban traffic. That is, it carries people over short distances (no more than 200-250 kilometers). It is worth talking about her in more depth.
Train composition , train and their difference
Surely everyone who has visited railway stations and aprons at least several times in his life has noticed that the different rolling stock (long-distance trains, freight cars, electric trains, locomotives) standing on the tracks is still different.
The long-distance train consists of a huge locomotive (electric or diesel locomotive) and wagons attached to it. The latter cannot move independently, since they do not have wheelset engines that could move them. Therefore, the task of moving cars (both passenger and freight) is carried out by a locomotive.
It is worth noting that there are electrified sections and non-electrified on the railway . The rolling stock to which the article is devoted can only be moved where there is electricity and, accordingly, a contact wire. Hence the name of the rolling stock - train, electric train. On the Moscow railway - direct current, in other regions almost everywhere - alternating current.
The electric train consists of two head cars, which are installed strictly at the ends of the train, as well as motor and trailer cars. Has anyone ever wondered why such a transport always has two “heads” with control cabins, while freight and passenger trains do not? The fact is that the train is an independent rolling stock, it is unprofitable for the carrier at the terminal station (at the station) to again attach the car with the control cabin or locomotive so that it can go in the opposite direction. Rail transport, unlike others, cannot make a turn (exception: a ring railway and a turntable at a factory or depot).
Curious readers may ask: what about trains? They are pulled by a locomotive to the final destination or station where they are being changed.
Short description of the device
An electric train is such a rolling stock in which a current collector (pantograph) is located on the roofs of motor cars. It is worth noting that electric locomotives also have it. With the help of a current collector, the rolling stock receives electricity. Why is it needed? Firstly, all devices and systems in the train begin to work; secondly, due to the actions of the driver wheel sets of wagons are set in motion . But for them to start spinning, you need to power the traction engines located on the wheelsets of motor cars.
A train (train) can only move around its section with the kind of current that suits him. For example, the electric train ER-2 can only work where there is direct current, and ER-9 - where there is alternating current.
Where do they run, who uses
Not only residents of megacities make daily trips from the city to the region, but also people living in the suburbs. That is why officially this type of railway transport is called a suburban electric train. Such an inscription can be found on station signs and signs, in the schedule.
Examples of routes are as follows:
- Moscow - Sergiev Posad;
- St. Petersburg - Siverskaya;
- Voronezh-1 - Liski;
- Smolensk - Yelnya.
Apparently, not only in Moscow and St. Petersburg there is a suburban connection. Anyone can make a trip, because traveling in commuter trains costs less than a long-distance train. Only there are no guarantees that it will turn out to go all the way sitting. The fact is that they sell tickets for trains with the number of the car and the place. An electric train is a rolling stock, the cabin of which has seating and standing places. The ticket shall indicate the departure and arrival stations, as well as the date of receipt.
What are the types of trains
An electric train is a train that has several categories:
- regular (stops at all or almost all stations);
- ambulance (stops only at large stations);
- express (has a maximum of one adjacent stop).
Of course, an ordinary train costs less than the rest.
An express train is an electric train with increased comfort, an individual seat for a passenger and a place for luggage.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the train has always been the most popular form of transport for traveling over short distances.