Abstract: A method for operating a tractive vehicle and a vehicle combination are disclosed. A tractive vehicle includes a first friction brake device for generating a first stopping braking-force, a traction device for generating a tractive force and a control device for controlling at least the traction device. The method includes a step whereby the traction device is activated if a first undesired kinematic state is detected. Activation of the traction device would take place in such a way that a tractive force, counteracting the first undesired kinematic state, is generated and provided for deceleration to a standstill and/or for holding the tractive vehicle at a standstill.

Abstract: A method for open-loop and closed-loop control of an electric drive of a vehicle, in particular of a rail vehicle, utilizes a frictional engagement between a wheel and a rail or an underlying surface, to a high degree. A control is carried out which takes into account a gradient of a characteristic frictional engagement line. The system operates with a substitute variable for the gradient, which can be detected by a technical measurement, and a set torque value which is prescribed by the operator being limited in such a way that a travel/braking mode is achieved at an optimum, prescribed operating point of the characteristic frictional engagement line.