Title :
AC and DC electric railway interfaces
Author :
Jordan, Nicholas
Author_Institution :
EPCS Ltd., UK
Abstract :
This paper describes some of the technical challenges presented by parallel operation, dual operation and direct interconnection of AC and DC electric railways. The practical solutions described have been employed and are based upon a number of case studies.
Keywords :
railway electrification; AC electric railway interfaces; DC electric railway interfaces; direct interconnection; dual operation; parallel operation; Interfacing of electric railways;
Conference_Titel :
Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems, 2009. REIS 2009. 4th IET professional Development Course on
Conference_Location :
London
Print_ISBN :
978-1-84919-133-3