THE DESIGN AND OPERATION OF THE BART POWER SYSTEM

This paper contains a general description of the electrical power distribution facilities serving the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. Included are the systems supplying power to both the fixed facilities and the traction vehicles, but concentrating on the latter. Emphasis is placed on features that provide realiability and continuity of service.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

  3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5997
• Authors:
  • MILLER, R H
• Publication Date: 1974-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 560-566
• Serial:
  • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
  • Volume: IA10
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Centralized traffic control; Electric power supply; Electric substations; Planning; Rail transit facilities; Railroad electrification; Rectifiers; Third rail; Transformers
• Identifier Terms: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
• Old TRIS Terms: Centralized control systems
• Subject Areas: Energy; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00072477
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1981 12:00AM