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Pantograph contact strips (TM-EU-012)

Last updated on 12 April 2013 3:01

It is known that there is a fairly high incidence of pantograph contact strips being changed before they are fully worn, due to cracks and impact damage. In an attempt to establish the causes of the damage, contact strips have been examined after removal from service pantographs and a study...

Author(s): Betts A I;Underwood P J

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1990

United Kingdom

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