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.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • Published in conjunction with the International Railway Congress Association (IRCA).
  • Corporate Authors:

    Kensington Publications Ltd

    111 Southwark Street
    London SE1 0JF,   England 
  • Publication Date: 1996

Language

  • English

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  • Accession Number: 00728564
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Nov 7 1996 12:00AM