ELECTRIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTALISTS: 2

The author proposes consideration of d-c electrification and third-rail distribution for extensions of British Railway's Southern Region electrified operation. With this he would expand the working of multiple-unit trainsets and introduce a tractor unit, a compromise between locomotive-hauled and true multiple-unit trains. He notes that ac electrification is favored if all trains are locomotive-hauled since substations are carried on the locomotives and can be utilized fully. For various reasons locomotive-hauled stock is not suitable for suburban service. He proposes an improved 1500-volt dc conductor rail mounted between the running rails and suggests solutions for problems occasioned by switchwork.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Ian Allan Limited

  Terminal House
  Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
• Authors:
  • OGILVIE, J
• Publication Date: 1975-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 370-374
• Serial:
  • MODERN RAILWAYS
  • Volume: 32
  • Issue Number: 324
  • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
  • ISSN: 0026-8356

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power supply; Multiple unit trains; Planning; Railroad electrification; Third rail
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Subject Areas: Energy; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127850
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 29 1975 12:00AM