TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL TRACTION ON USSR RAILWAYS

The fuel problems have brought to the forefront in many countries the long-discussed diesel versus electric traction problem. This article, by an expert in this field, analyzes these matters from a generalized point of view pointing out the factors that are leading to overall electrification of railways in the USSR including those lines that now have diesel traction.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Railway Congress Association

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• Authors:
  • Rakov, V
• Publication Date: 1975-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 41-45
• Serial:
  • RAIL INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economic factors; Energy resources; Planning; Railroad electrification; Railroads
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis
• Geographic Terms: Former Soviet Union
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095690
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Rail International
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM