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News Wire: Rose says BNSF will extract efficiencies from PTC, prefers battery power to natural gas for locomotives
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<p>[quote user="BaltACD"] How much would have to be done to install catanery for safe operation I don't know. I don't know how much 'arc over' distance is required for safety.[/quote]</p> <p>It depends on Voltage.<br />Germany: 15 kV 16.666 Hz; standard height contact wire 18'-0.5'', minimum 16'-3''; height bi-level cars 15'-2.4''. Standard safety distance is about 3', minimum about 1'</p> <p>United Kingdom: 25 kV 50 Hz; Standard safety distance 2'-4'', minimum 1'-3''</p> <p>Additionally one needs a safety distance to structures but both can get minimized when the contact wire is neutral under short bridges and tunnels. Momentum will carry on the train.<br />Regards, Volker</p>
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