A RAILROAD VIEW OF ELECTRIFICATION

Some general advantages and disadvantages of electrification are discussed, along with specific problems associated with Southern's study of the electrification of its main line between Cincinnati and Atlanta.

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• Authors:
  • Simpson, Walter W
• Conference:
  • Conference on Railroad Electrification: The Issues
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1977-6-13 to 1977-6-15
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: pp 74-76
• Monograph Title: RAILROAD ELECTRIFICATION: THE ISSUES
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 180
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Energy resources; Financial capital; Financing; Planning; Railroad electrification; Return on investment
• Identifier Terms: Southern Railway
• Uncontrolled Terms: Energy crisis
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00185224
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 13 1979 12:00AM