THE BART CAR SYSTEMS AND MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHIES

This paper briefly reviews the propulsion, auxiliary electrical and miscellaneous eletrical systems selected for use on the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit cars. It also discusses the general maintenance philosophies and activities of the Rolling Stock and Shops Division as they were anticipated for full BART system operation.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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• Authors:
  • Van Eck, R A
  • Grief, N
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures;
• Pagination: p. 353-359
• Serial:
  • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • Volume: IA10
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chopper circuits; Electric power; Electric power conditioning; Electrical systems; Maintenance management; Maintenance practices; Propulsion; Rail transit facilities; Solid state devices
• Identifier Terms: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Choppers; Solid state
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072476
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1981 12:00AM