Brakes - Electropneumatic brake (ep brake) - Electropneumatic emergency brake override (EBO)

Summary

The electropneumatic brake and the electropneumatic emergency brake override are two systems with functions which overlap through their control and monitoring elements. These two systems make use in part of a common electrical cable laid through the train, which also undertakes other functions and is addressed in more detail in other leaflets (not yet complete). The equipment required for the electropneumatic brake and the emergency brake override is intended for passenger stock, while freight wagons have the electropneumatic brake equipment alone.

The operating conditions for sets of vehicles equipped wholly or partly with the electropneumatic brake are addressed elsewhere.