Notes on PSI is a write up that covers some of the basic points on Traction Substation and Traction Switching Stations. To view the same in PDF format click the link below :
Posted by Anup Mohan on Wednesday, November 16, 2011,
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In an Overhead electrification systems, the electricity is supplied by means of electrified wires (live conductors) that run parallel and above the track. These wires are termed as Contact wire. Contact wires can be found attached ( or perhaps supported by ) another length of wire which is termed as Catenary wire.
The electric locomotive uses a Panto-graph, a metal structure which can be raised or lowered so as to make contact with the catenary-contact system and draw current. The return path... Continue reading ...
