GREAT NORTHERN SUBURBAN ELECTRIFICATION. PART I: CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS. PART II: FIXED EQUIPMENT

This two-part (Civil Engineering Works and Fixed Equipment) article discusses the planning and construction involved in the electrification of 115 route km of British Railways suburban line out of London's Kings Cross Station. Installation of catenary involved alterations to existing bridges and tunnels and construction of some completely new bridges. The fixed equipment is the means by which power is transmitted from the supply point to the train and consists of the power supply system and the catenary itself. Designs result from the experience gained during installation and operation of earlier BR electrifications.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  1 Birdcage Walk
  London SW1H 9JJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • MANN, FAW
  • Cronin, J E
  • Waldrum, J H
• Publication Date: 1974-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 13-36
• Serial:
  • Railway Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Catenaries (Railroads); Electric power generation and transmission; Electric power supply; Planning; Railroad electrification; Reconstruction; Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Old TRIS Terms: Electric power collection
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Energy; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083049
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM