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; gears; railway electrification; substations; underground equipment; London underground shoegear; electric contact systems; lineside substation; overhead systems; power transmission; rail systems;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Traction Systems, 2006. The 9th Institution of Engineering and Technology Professional Development Course on
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
9.7808634175e+012
