Metuchen power station will be getting a Siemens power converter in about 2017. Read the specifications very interesting. One thing not mentioned is if can reverse current from regeneration ?
http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/passenger/high-performance/siemens-equipping-amtrak-njhsrip-project.html?channel=54
Note: Direct conversion from 60 Hz 3 phase AC to 25 Hz single phase AC direct to CAT ? It is not a rotary converter.
Got a PM that has the Siemens specifications. Interesting note said that the largest converter station in the world is at Richmond area of Philidelphia, Pa. It Is a siemens product. Anyone know if that is for SEPTA or Amtrak or even a combination ? Appears a slight hint that it can supply regenerative power to 60 Hz network ?
http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/en/interurban-mobility/rail-solutions/railway-electrification/ac-traction-power-supply/Documents/sitras-sfc-plus-en.pdf
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