It is now more than 25 years since single-phase industrial frequency traction was chosen as the standard for future British Rail electrification. This article traces the origins of AC railway traction, and offers some speculation on future trends.


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    Title :

    AC traction development in Britain


    Additional title:

    Wechselstromtraktion - Entwicklung in Grossbritannien


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Electronics and Power ; 28 , 7/8 ; 532-535


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 6 Bilder



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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