Accomplishments - ECP Brakes

Knightronix designed and developed the control and communications electronics and software for an Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake system (EP-60) for freight trains.  Initially developed by Knightronix and Duluth & Iron Range Company (DIRCO), the technology is now owned by New York Air Brake Corporation.

Benefits of an ECP brake system include a 70% reduction in stopping distance, improved train handling, graduated release, train instrumentation and reduced fuel costs.

To learn more about the benefits of ECP Brakes, click on the button to the left.

To find out more about New York Air Brake Corporation and their EP-60 Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake system, click on the following link.

New York Air Brake Corporation - EP-60 Brake System