MODERNISATION OF THE CATENARIES OF THE FORMER MIDI RAIL NETWORK

LA MODERNISATION DES CATENAIRES DE L'ANCIEN RESEAU DU MIDI

The authors retrace the origin of the Midi catenary, with its pointed suspension, and explain the disadvantages it presents for running at speeds in excess of 140 km/h. The results of various modification tests have led to replacement of the old catenary by a compound catenary with characteristics similar to those of the standard 1500 V catenary. The modernisation work concerns nearly 800 km of single-track line.

• Corporate Authors:

  Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais

  92 rue Bonaparte
  75 Paris 6e,   France 
• Authors:
  • Boulmer, A
  • VINCENT, J
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Language

• French

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 568-587
• Serial:
  • REVUE GENERALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
  • Volume: 94

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); High speed rail
• Identifier Terms: Societe nationale des chemins de fer francais
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00132952
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 9 1976 12:00AM