Title :
Electric railway traction. Part 3. Traction power supplies
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Bath Univ., UK
Abstract :
Power is transmitted to electric railway locomotives and vehicles using DC or single-phase AC networks. The parallel development of traction technology in industrialised countries has led to a plethora of different electrification systems. This article covers the electrical engineering aspects of DC and single-phase AC traction power transmission systems.<>
Keywords :
electric locomotives; power supplies to apparatus; power systems; railways; traction; transmission networks; DC power systems; electric railway traction; electrical engineering; locomotives; power supplies; power transmission systems; single-phase AC networks; Power supplies; Power systems; Power transmission; Rail transportation;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Journal
DOI :
10.1049/pe:19940604
