PENN CENTRAL ELECTRIFICATION NEW YORK TUNNELS 25 KV VS. 12.5/25 KV

The proposed conversion of the a-c electrified portion of the Penn Central Railroad to 25 kV, 60 Hz involves modifications to provide sufficient electrical clearance, particularly in the tunnels at New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington. The object of this study was to investigate the extent and cost magnitude of modifications to tunnels in the New York area, and compare them to alternative of providing dual-voltage equipment for all trains operating in this area.

• Corporate Authors:

  GIBBS & HILL

  NEW YORK,    

  Federal Railroad Administration

  Northeast Corridor Project Office, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Pagination: 85 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenary wires; Cost estimating; Dual powered locomotives; Electric railroads; Estimates; Main lines; Railroad clearances; Railroad electrification; Railroad tunnels; Transmission lines; Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: Penn Central Transportation Company
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion; Revisions
• Geographic Terms: New York (State); Northeast Corridor; Northeastern United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Clearance; Clearances; Dual voltage locomotives; Main line railroads
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00092222
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt., FRA/ONECD-75-51
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FRA-30065
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 18 1976 12:00AM