Helical Gear, Axle Drive
Optimal transmission for local passenger trains
Key Facts
Quiet driveLow noise emissionsCompact designUsable for very compact envelope spaceHeavyweightRobust and reliable design for 20 ton axle load
The S 20 A-N transmission, specially developed for use in the Desiro Mainline trains, was designed in accordance with highly ambitious requirements: driving noise had to be low, flexibility however high. In parallel, the high demands put forward by ZF in terms of component profitability had to be fulfilled as well.