The paper is a brief review of the development of railway electrification in Great Britain excluding the lines of the London Transport Executive. The position with regard to the different traction systems and the trend towards uniformity is stated, and reference is made to the improvements in design of the more important items of equipment. Statistical information is given indicating the variety of the equipment in use and the magnitude and scope of the services operated.


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    Title :

    Railway electrification in Great Britain


    Contributors:
    Cock, C.M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1950-01-01


    Size :

    17 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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