Introduction of electric traction between Shenfield and Southend-on-Sea in Eastern Region of British Railways on Dec 31, 1956, marked completion of scheme, first part of which was placed in operation in 1949; power supply obtained from Eastern Electricity Board at 33 kv three phase; rolling stock consists of 32 all steel 4-coach multiple unit sets; control and protection. (see also Engineering v 183 n 4739 Jan 4 1957 p 25-6)


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    Title :

    Railway electrification continued


    Additional title:

    Engineer


    Published in:

    Engineer ; 203 , n 5268


    Publication date :

    1957


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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