RAILWAY RE-SIGNALLING FOR ELECTRIFICATION

Railroad signalling principles are outlined. Contract work carried out is reported for British Railways Scottish Region in re-signalling 90 miles of the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Glasgow Central, in preparation for the introduction in 1974 of electric traction on the 25 kv overhead system.

• Corporate Authors:

  General Electric

  Marine Turbine & Gear Engineer, 1100 Western Ave
  Lynn, MA  United States  01910
• Authors:
  • Goldsbrough, J V
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Journal of Science and Technology
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Hirst Research Centre

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communications; Interference; Railroad electrification; Signaling
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Subject Areas: Construction; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00056810
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1976 12:00AM