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European Consortium of VPI and UIP member companies retrofitting brakes for noise reduction

Retrofitting freight wagons with brake blocks to reduce noise

Source of funding

CEF 2

Completion phase:

Project implementation

Total eligible costs (EUR)

188.000,00

EU contribution (EUR)

94.000,00

Date of conclusion of the contract

01.01.2021

Project completion

31.12.2025

Project description

The project includes retrofitting 5.449 existing freight (S-type and SS-type) wagons, which are currently equipped with cast-iron brake blocks, with low noise emissions composite brake blocks (or disc brakes in case of extreme weather conditions).

Retrofitting freight wagons with brake blocks to reduce noise

Project description

The project includes retrofitting 5.449 existing freight (S-type and SS-type) wagons, which are currently equipped with cast-iron brake blocks, with low noise emissions composite brake blocks (or disc brakes in case of extreme weather conditions).

Project goal

The project aims to reduce the amount of noise generated by rail freight transport.