Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Belgian Railways Class 08" in English language version.
As of 2011, finalized trains will be delivered to the Belgian state railroad where they will be used in regional train traffic. In summer 2009, production of the 305 multiple (train) units commences at the Siemens plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. (…) The two-stage spur-gear drive with drive-end coupling (tooth clutch) enables a whole range of ratios. For the train manufacturer, this relates to cost and time savings. Consequently, the S 20 A-N is just optimal for the Desiro MainLine: The transmission is suitable for use in a torque range of up to 2025 Nm and thus ideally equipped for commuter train applications.
The ZF transmission was especially developed for the use in the Desiro Mainline trains.
As of 2011, finalized trains will be delivered to the Belgian state railroad where they will be used in regional train traffic. In summer 2009, production of the 305 multiple (train) units commences at the Siemens plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany. (…) The two-stage spur-gear drive with drive-end coupling (tooth clutch) enables a whole range of ratios. For the train manufacturer, this relates to cost and time savings. Consequently, the S 20 A-N is just optimal for the Desiro MainLine: The transmission is suitable for use in a torque range of up to 2025 Nm and thus ideally equipped for commuter train applications.
The ZF transmission was especially developed for the use in the Desiro Mainline trains.
