OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH BRITISH RAILWAYS FIXED EQUIPMENT EMPLOYED ON THE WEST COAST MAIN LINE FROM WEAVER JUNCTION TO GLASGOW

The West Coast Main Line Electrification between London and Glasgow was commenced under the modernization plan of 1955 and progressed in sections to completion in 1974. The designs for the overhead contact system and power supply equipment during this period are described together with the experience gained. Overhead contact systems of the 25 kv 50 Hz type are explained for speeds up to 90 km/h, together with high speed systems up to 160 km/h, and proposed modifications for speeds up to 210 km/h. Savings achieved in the cost of construction and maintenance are specified.

• Corporate Authors:

  Verlag R Oldenbourg

  Rosenheimer Strasse 145
  Munich 80,   Germany 
• Authors:
  • BLAKE, D C
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 72-77
• Serial:
  • Elektrische Bahnen
  • Volume: 48
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Verlag R Oldenbourg

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catenaries (Railroads); Costs; Electric power supply; Electric railroads; High speed rail; Railroad electrification
• Identifier Terms: British Rail
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Energy; Finance; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167564
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM