EQUIPMENT FOR THE CONTACT POINTS BETWEEN DIFFERENT ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEMS ON THE SOVIET RAILWAYS

The present paper deals with problems of linking catenaries for 25 kV, 50 c/s a.c. and for 3 kV d.c., respectively, and discusses the question whether, under the operating conditions prevailing on the Soviet railways, it is preferable to separate the traction systems by switching over the catenary voltages at the stations or to use electric locomotives equipped for dual traction voltages. Each of these methods has its applications. A more detailed description is given of the method of alternative voltage feed to the catenary which has already been introduced at 17 stations and found to be fully practicable and reliable for the heavy train services largely concentrated on the principal railway arteries of the USSR.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Lapin, V B
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 473-483
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 9

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Dual powered locomotives; Electric locomotives; Locomotives; Railroad electrification; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Russia (Federation)
• Old TRIS Terms: Dual voltage locomotives; Multi-voltage locomotives
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046360
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 4 1974 12:00AM