Research cuts 25 kV insulator failures

Fig 2. '9 tonne' insulators are

INDIA: A better understanding of processes, materials and standards used by manufacturers of solid core porcelain insulators has the potential to cut mechanical failures from five to two a year per 10 000 installed. The higher service reliability should help Indian Railways lift annual freight tonnage from 800 to 1 ...

PAID SUBSCRIBER CONTENT. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW THIS PAGE

Sub Advert

Not yet a paid subscriber? Upgrade today to benefit from:

  • Unlimited access to online news
  • Unrestricted access to our in-depth articles focused on rail technology, policy and regulation
  • Exclusive interviews, industry insights and white papers
  • Monthly digital edition of Railway Gazette International
  • Full access to the Railway Gazette International archive

Premium subscribers will also benefit from:

  • Monthly print edition delivered straight to your door
  • 300+ detailed city and country maps
  • 2000+ profiles of main line operators, urban rail networks and regulatory organisations
  • Network & traffic data

Unlock unlimited access now

Already a subscriber? Sign in now