I’m pretty sure the freight trains here in Australia use safety brakes where the brakes are applied by reducing the pressure, just like maxi brakes on a semi-trailer.
Pretty sure you're right. Air pressure keeps the brakes off. If a line breaks the brakes are applied. Westinghouse air brakes
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