Tag Archives: insulator
Catenary Section Insulators
The section insulator (SI) is a device installed in the catenary system for electrical separation of two electrical feeds while allowing for the passage of a vehicle pantograph, such as … Continue reading
Rail Fastenings
Any device used to secure running rails into chairs or baseplates or directly to sleepers, bearers or other rail supports. Rail fastenings keeps rails fastened to sleepers (transfer of forces), … Continue reading
Third Rail
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It … Continue reading