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Railway electrification
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Railway electrification is the use of electric power for the propulsion of rail transport. Electric railways use either electric locomotives, electric multiple units or both. Electricity is typically
The Mantes-la-Jolie–Cherbourg railway in France connects Grand Paris and Normandy, and is electrified using overhead lines at 25 kV AC 50 Hz.
The Mantes-la-Jolie–Cherbourg railway in France connects Grand Paris and Normandy, and is electrified using overhead lines at 25 kV AC 50 Hz.
The South Eastern Main Line in England connects the London metropolitan area with the Strait of Dover, and is electrified using a third rail at 750 V
The South Eastern Main Line in England connects the London metropolitan area with the Strait of Dover, and is electrified using a third rail at 750 V DC.
The LGV Sud-Est in France is electrified using 25 kV 50 Hz overhead lines.
The LGV Sud-Est in France is electrified using 25 kV 50 Hz overhead lines.
The Angers tramway in Angers, France uses 750 V DC overhead lines, in common with many other modern tram systems.
The Angers tramway in Angers, France uses 750 V DC overhead lines, in common with many other modern tram systems.
Third rail
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A third rail, also known as a conductor rail, electric rail, live rail, or power rail, is a method of providing electric power to a railway locomotive or train, through a semi-continuous rigid conduct
A British Rail Class 442 third-rail electric multiple unit in Battersea. The Class 442 holds the speed record for a third-rail EMU, being set at 109 m
A British Rail Class 442 third-rail electric multiple unit in Battersea. The Class 442 holds the speed record for a third-rail EMU, being set at 109 mph (175 km/h).
The contact shoe of a New York City Subway car making contact with the third rail. In the foreground is the third rail for the adjacent track.
The contact shoe of a New York City Subway car making contact with the third rail. In the foreground is the third rail for the adjacent track.
Third rail (top) at Bloor-Yonge station (Line 1) on the Toronto subway. Energized at 600 volts DC, the third rail provides electrical power to the pow
Third rail (top) at Bloor-Yonge station (Line 1) on the Toronto subway. Energized at 600 volts DC, the third rail provides electrical power to the power-train, and ancillaries of the subway cars.
Paris Métro. The guide rails on the rubber-tyred lines also function as current conductors. The horizontal contact shoe is between the pair of rubber
Paris Métro. The guide rails on the rubber-tyred lines also function as current conductors. The horizontal contact shoe is between the pair of rubber wheels.