Английский язык. Никитина С.Я - 33 стр.

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The new 140 km/h train is similar to the existing IMU 100 series in general
appearance but with design improvements. Each set will have two railcars and a trailer car.
The railcars are equipped with the latest propulsion system incorporating a state-of-the-art
microprocessor-controlled braking system giving excellent acceleration and braking
performance. Specifications are shown in the table:
track gauge – 1067 mm,
line voltage – 24 kV 50 HZ ac,
wheel diameter (new) – 840 mm,
bogie centre distance – 17 m,
bogie wheel base – 2500 mm,
body:
height – 3872 mm,
width – 2720 mm,
door width – 1230 mm,
height (over the top of the rail) – 1100 mm,
length over couplers – 72.6 m,
tare weight (3 cars) – 130 tonnes,
axleload – 14 tonnes,
seating capacity:
railcar – 76,
trailer car – 80,
air-conditioning cooling capacity – 48 kW,
propulsion system – 30 phase asynchronous,
traction motors – 8,
power – 8x 180 kW,
maximum service speed – 140 km/h,
maximum acceleration – 0.8 m/s,
brake system – electro-pneumatic,
car bodies – stainless steel.
The car interiors are based on the existing IMUs with air-conditioning, luggage
racks, doors, high back seats and toilet facilities. There are overhead luggage racks as well
as luggage racks located adjacent to the entrance vestibules. Besides that, there is space
under the seat.
Ex. 8. Search the text for the English equivalents of the following Russian
phrases:
ширина колеи, напряжение сети, расстояние между центрами тележек, масса
тары, тяговый двигатель.
Add these terms to the word-box of lesson 8.
Ex.9. What is measured in …? Match line A with line B making up your own
sentences. The first one is done for you.
Weight is measured in tonnes.