DocumentCode
2776275
Title
New Haven line catenary replacement
Author
Savchak, Michael W.
Author_Institution
Metro-North Commuter Railroad, New York, NY, USA
fYear
1990
fDate
17-19 Apr 1990
Firstpage
91
Lastpage
94
Abstract
The replacement of the New Haven catenary system is discussed from the viewpoint of the engineering processes involved in the planning and design of this replacement project. In studying the replacement system, catenary systems worldwide were examined to determine their suitability. One major constraint was the existing support structure spacing of 300 ft. The pantograph study indicated that all existing and proposed pantographs were compatible with the existing system as well as with all of the proposed replacement systems. The railroad is now in the process of seeking bids for the reconstruction effort
Keywords
pantographs; New Haven catenary system; pantograph; Copper; Power system reliability; Rails; Railway electrification; Railway engineering; Roads; Substations; Traction motors; Voltage; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Railroad Conference, 1990., Technical Papers Presented at the 1990 ASME/IEEE Joint
Conference_Location
Chicago, IL
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RRCON.1990.171665
Filename
171665
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