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; railways; substations; London Underground Shoegear; electric contact systems; lineside substation; moving train; overhead rail systems; third rail systems;
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
