A driver's cab configuration for a rail vehicle includes a driving settings device operable by a vehicle driver for setting a desired driving behaviour of the rail vehicle, and a memory device in which a target driving behaviour profile for the rail vehicle is stored. The driver's cab configuration includes an operating actuator which is configured to operate the driving settings device based on the target driving behaviour profile, and a drive control device which is configured to control at least a drive device of the rail vehicle based on operations the driving settings device.

A method for operating a rail vehicle is also disclosed.

A driver's cab configuration for a rail vehicle includes a driving settings device operable by a vehicle driver for setting a desired driving behaviour of the rail vehicle, and a memory device in which a target driving behaviour profile for the rail vehicle is stored. The driver's cab configuration includes an operating actuator which is configured to operate the driving settings device based on the target driving behaviour profile, and a drive control device which is configured to control at least a drive device of the rail vehicle based on operations the driving settings device.

A method for operating a rail vehicle is also disclosed.

A composite aluminum plate assembly comprises at least two aluminum honeycomb profile units; each aluminum honeycomb profile unit comprises a support component, an interlayer aluminum honeycomb, a first aluminum plate and a second aluminum plate, the interlayer aluminum honeycomb being filled between the first aluminum plate and the second aluminum plate; an extension section is provided on an abutting side of at least one of two sides of aluminum plates of the aluminum honeycomb profile unit, the extension section extending to the exterior of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb at the same side; the strength of the support component is greater than that of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb, and extension sections of two adjacent aluminum honeycomb profile units are assembled to each other and connected and fixed by means of the support component.

A composite aluminum plate assembly comprises at least two aluminum honeycomb profile units; each aluminum honeycomb profile unit comprises a support component, an interlayer aluminum honeycomb, a first aluminum plate and a second aluminum plate, the interlayer aluminum honeycomb being filled between the first aluminum plate and the second aluminum plate; an extension section is provided on an abutting side of at least one of two sides of aluminum plates of the aluminum honeycomb profile unit, the extension section extending to the exterior of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb at the same side; the strength of the support component is greater than that of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb, and extension sections of two adjacent aluminum honeycomb profile units are assembled to each other and connected and fixed by means of the support component.

A composite aluminum plate assembly comprises at least two aluminum honeycomb profile units; each aluminum honeycomb profile unit comprises a support component, an interlayer aluminum honeycomb, a first aluminum plate and a second aluminum plate, the interlayer aluminum honeycomb being filled between the first aluminum plate and the second aluminum plate; an extension section is provided on an abutting side of at least one of two sides of aluminum plates of the aluminum honeycomb profile unit, the extension section extending to the exterior of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb at the same side; the strength of the support component is greater than that of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb, and extension sections of two adjacent aluminum honeycomb profile units are assembled to each other and connected and fixed by means of the support component.

A composite aluminum plate assembly comprises at least two aluminum honeycomb profile units; each aluminum honeycomb profile unit comprises a support component, an interlayer aluminum honeycomb, a first aluminum plate and a second aluminum plate, the interlayer aluminum honeycomb being filled between the first aluminum plate and the second aluminum plate; an extension section is provided on an abutting side of at least one of two sides of aluminum plates of the aluminum honeycomb profile unit, the extension section extending to the exterior of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb at the same side; the strength of the support component is greater than that of the interlayer aluminum honeycomb, and extension sections of two adjacent aluminum honeycomb profile units are assembled to each other and connected and fixed by means of the support component.

A dual-powered railroad vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a combustion engine having a first cooling circuit; a traction transformer having a second cooling circuit; and at least one radiator for dissipating thermal energy to surrounding air. The first cooling circuit and the second cooling circuit are configured to dissipate thermal energy via the at least one radiator. Further, a method for operating a dual-powered railroad vehicle is provided.

A dual-powered railroad vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a combustion engine having a first cooling circuit; a traction transformer having a second cooling circuit; and at least one radiator for dissipating thermal energy to surrounding air. The first cooling circuit and the second cooling circuit are configured to dissipate thermal energy via the at least one radiator. Further, a method for operating a dual-powered railroad vehicle is provided.

A system that may include an engine, and a fan configured to vary a measured engine temperature of the engine during operation. A vehicle controller may also be provided having one or more processors that may be configured to determine an ice risk characteristic of the engine, operate the fan to cool the engine based on the ice risk characteristic, and operate the fan to rotate in reverse based on the ice risk characteristic.

A body (1) for a rail vehicle (100) comprising a control panel (4) for controlling the rail vehicle (100). The control panel (4) has a rest position and an operational position and, in the rest position, is located in a control panel holder (41) while, in the operational position, is at least partially located outside the control panel holder (41) such that control elements (42) are accessible for operation.