Hitachi Nico power transmission for Diesel Railcar shall incorporate reversing mechanism and further make the direct coupled range multiple-staged to upgrade transmission efficiency and increase acceleration function, making the best use of maximum output of the engine in the range of medium speed zone. In view of upgrading further efficiency of transmission, power transmission adopting a claw clutch for a direct-coupled range clutch has now been developed, and any model suitable for Diesel railway vehicles varying from a limited express car to a local train can be chosen. And in order to respond to request for barrier free, the new transmission for low floor type railway vehicle is also developed.
