NEW OVERHEAD CONTACT SYSTEM OF THE RAILROAD LINE BERN-LOETSCHBERG-SIMPLON (BLS) IN SWITZERLAND

DIE NEUE FAHRLEITUNG DER BERN-LOETSCHBERG-SIMPLON-BAHN (BLS)

A project for the construction of a double-track railroad is reported. For the determination of the overhead line, increased demands due to higher traction performance, difficult conditions in tunnels and the technical stage of development of modern overhead systems had to be considered. The demands, including mechanization of the overhead system, have been formulated by a working party based on a system selection report. For the open line, an overhead system with tension-regulated catenary Cu 150 sq mm, tension-regulated contact wire Cu 150 sq mm and articulated brackets has been constructed, which is suitable for a maximum speed of 140 km/hr and electrical loads per quarter of an hour from 1500 to 2000 amp.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • Kocher, M
  • Furrer, B
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Language

• German

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 288-295
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 78
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Computer aided manufacturing; Computer graphics; Construction projects; Metal cutting; Railroad electrification; Ships; Simulation; Tensioning; Tunnels
• Geographic Terms: Switzerland
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Marine Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00335624
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 15 1981 12:00AM