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 :
railway electrification; substations; traction power supplies; London Underground Shoegear; electric contact system; lineside substation; moving train; overhead rail system; power transmission; third rail system;
Conference_Titel :
Railway Electrification Infrastructure and Systems (REIS 2013), 6th IET Professional Development Course on
Conference_Location :
London
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-84919-740-3
DOI :
10.1049/ic.2013.0079
