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 :
electric locomotives; rails; substations; London; electric contact systems; electric train; lineside substation; power transmittion; rail systems; trains; underground shoegear;
Conference_Titel :
Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems, 2007 3rd IET Professional Development Course on
Conference_Location :
Birmingham
Print_ISBN :
978-086341-7986
