Network Rail A Guide to Overhead Electrification

Network Rail A Guide to Overhead Electrification 132787-ALB-GUN-EOH-000001. February 2015 Rev 10. Alan Baxter Network Rail A Guide to Overhead Electrification 132787-ALB-GUN-EOH-000001. February 2015 Rev 10. Contents Introduction 1. Definitions 2. Why electrify? 4. A brief history of rail Electrification in the UK 5. The principles of electrically powered trains 6. Overhead lines vs. third rail systems 7. Power supply to power use: the four stages of powering trains by OLE 8. The OLE system 10. The components of OLE equipment 12. How OLE equipment is arranged along the track 17. Loading gauges and bridge clearances 24. The safety of passengers and staff 28. Installing OLE on different types of structure 32. Conclusion 48. Alan Baxter Thurso Wick Existing Overhead line Electrification Existing third rail Network Committed Overhead line projects Proposed route of HS2.

A Guide to Overhead Electrification ... The intention of this guide is to explain OLE to a non-technical audience. ... Conductor Any insulated wire, ...

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