SHOULD THE THIRD RAIL ELECTRIFY THE WORLD'S TRAINS?

The case for third-rail direct-current electrification of even high-speed lines is presented. Efficiency, environmental protection and the compact propulsion possible are cited as reasons for choosing this system over the popular high-voltage alternating current system with catenary distribution.

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  IPC Magazine Limited

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• Authors:
  • OGILVIE, J
• Publication Date: 1978-10-26

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 273
• Serial:
  • NEW SCIENTIST
  • Volume: 80
  • Issue Number: 1126
  • Publisher: REED BUSINESS INFORMATION LTD
  • ISSN: 0262-4079

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Electric power supply; Environmental impacts; Motors; Propulsion; Railroad electrification; Third rail; Traction; Traction drives; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Justification; Propulsion systems
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00184619
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 29 1978 12:00AM