Title :
Electric contact systems - passing power to the trains
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;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Traction Systems, 2008 IET Professional Development course on
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-948-5
