Title :
Developments on British Railways traction and rolling stock
Author_Institution :
Railway Tech. Center, London, UK
fDate :
3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The success of any railway operation depends on efficient and reliable trains. British Rail operates 10335 route miles of which 3681 miles are electrified at 25 kV AC and 2715 at 750 V DC third rail. The author looks at the developments in power and control electronics which have ensured that trains function reliably and successfully
Keywords :
railways; traction; 25 kV; 750 V; British Rail; DC third rail;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Journal
