AC PROPULSION SEEN AS TRANSIT'S FUTURE

Once neglected, ac propulsion is beginning to gain favor among transit operating agencies in North America. Compatibility and maintenance fears are dissipating due to technological advances and technical and electronic maintenance provided by manufacturers of ac propulsed vehicles.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: https://www.library.northwestern.edu/find-borrow-request/requests-interlibrary-loan/lending-institutions.html
• Authors:
  • Borzo, G
• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 3 p.
• Serial:
  • Modern Railroads
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 17
  • Publisher: K-III Press, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0736-2064

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternating current motors; Light rail vehicles; Propulsion; Rapid transit cars; Traction drives; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00488493
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1989 12:00AM