THE OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR RAIL
The use of conductor rails solves various electrification problems; particularly in tunnels, where, due to the clearance gauge requirements, there is little free space for the overhead contact line, or for safety reasons in busy underground stations. This articles highlights the following: what is a conductor rail, components of a conductor rail, conductor rail profile, interlocking joints, expansion element, fixed point, transition and end sections, section insulator, electrical connections, earthing, and supports.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Published in conjunction with the International Railway Congress Association (IRCA).
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Corporate Authors:
Kensington Publications Ltd
111 Southwark Street
London SE1 0JF, England - Publication Date: 1996
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 83-86
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Serial:
- WORLD RAILWAY EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY UPDATE 1995/96
- Publisher: Kensington Publications Ltd
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Components; Expansion; Joints; Railroad electrification; Railroad rails
- Uncontrolled Terms: Characteristics; Joints; Profiles
- Old TRIS Terms: Conductors; Interlocking
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00728564
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Nov 7 1996 12:00AM