Syntegra is a bogie developed by Siemens which combines combines traction and braking technology to form a unified mechatronic system.[1] It is a simple gearless three-phase drive system that is up to 30 percent lighter than present-day metro bogies.[2] On 13 August 2008 the bogies began running in passenger service in Munich U-Bahn.

Technology

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References

  1. ^ "Syntegra gearless bogie enters service", Railway Gazette International (2008-08-13). Retrieved on 20 August 2008. 
  2. ^ "Germany: Siemens’ Syntegra bogie premiers at the Munich Metro", Railway Market (2008-08-13). Retrieved on 20 August 2008. 

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