FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN COST OF OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT ON BRITISH RAILWAYS

The search for improved performance, greater economies and reduction in maintenance costs of overhead line equipment is a continuous process. An account is given in this paper of a further number of developments unertaken by British Railways that demonstrate the progress being made in achieving these objectives. The integration of various computerised systems into a fully integrated system covering all aspects of electrification activities has only just began but progress to date has been most rewarding. The use of new technology and materials has given the opportunity to improve designs and systems of inspection of the completed overhead catenary system. Finally advanced technology has been applied to maintenance equipment thus improving performance of staff during normal and emergency maintenance periods.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

  17-21 rue de Louvrain
  1000 Brussels,   Belgium 
• Authors:
  • JONES, C R
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 20-26
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Computer programs; Cost control; Maintenance practices; Railroad electrification
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387902
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 28 1984 12:00AM