Rail Electrification Fundamentals 2014

Key Topics

• Network effects, testing, commissioning, interdependent infrastructure
• Electrification system design considerations
• Planning requirements of electrification including political, technical, topographical, operational, environmental and safety
• Climatic/wind conditions, aesthetics, conductor systems, traction distribution
• History of, and business case for electrification over diesel
• Standards, train requirements, materials, voltage systems
• Earthing and bonding, traction return systems and communications
• Constraints of an electrified railway including time, cost, route gauge, budget, required training, track access, existing infrastructure, power availability and maintenance
• Requirements of constructing and maintaining electric railways
• Case studies of various electrification projects, at various stages of the lifecycle

Who should Attend

Planners, managers, engineers, investors, construction staff, technicians or graduates from inside and outside the railway industry.