DocumentCode
902324
Title
Electrification of the Tyne and Wear Metro
Author
Prickett, B.R.
Author_Institution
, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Volume
128
Issue
2
fYear
1981
fDate
3/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
81
Lastpage
91
Abstract
The Tyne and Wear Metro is the backbone of an integrated public transport system for Tyneside. The paper examines the background to the Metro, the power supply and overhead line equipment, and deals with the general technical considerations which have governed the design of the power system and equipment. Methods of constructions are also discussed, together with the control and operation of the system. Conclusions are drawn in the light of practical experience of the sections of Metro which are now operational.
Keywords
power systems; railways; Tyne and Wear Metro; constructions; control; design; electrification; integrated public transport system; operation; overhead line equipment; power supply; power system;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electric Power Applications, IEE Proceedings B
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-7038
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-b.1981.0012
Filename
4643331
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