Braking effort definition

Braking effort means net retarding force at the rail level.

Examples of Braking effort in a sentence

  • Braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of maximum effort recorded from another wheel on the same axle specified.

  • Braking effort from any wheel is less than the percentage of maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle specified in the regulations.

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