DocumentCode
481976
Title
Electric contact systems - passing power to the trains
Author
Hartland, D.
fYear
2008
fDate
3-7 Nov. 2008
Firstpage
25
Lastpage
33
Abstract
This paper describes the main systems for transmitting power from the lineside substation to the moving train. For both overhead and third rail systems, the interfaces are explored, and a case study is presented describing the design work associated with the specific requirements for London Underground Shoegear.
Keywords
electrical contacts; power overhead lines; railway electrification; substations; electric contact system; electric train; lineside substation; rail system;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Electric Traction Systems, 2008 IET Professional Development course on
Conference_Location
Manchester
ISSN
0537-9989
Print_ISBN
978-0-86341-948-5
Type
conf
Filename
4760164
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