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Method of providing electric power to a railway train
A third rail, also known as a conductor rail, electric rail, live rail, or power rail, is a method of providing electric power to a railway locomotive
Third_rail
Topics referred to by the same term
up third rail or live rail in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A third rail is an extra rail used for supplying electricity to trains. Third rail may
Third_rail_(disambiguation)
Metaphor for "untouchable" issues
The third rail of a nation's politics is a metaphor for any issue so controversial that it is "charged" and "untouchable" to the extent that any politician
Third_rail_(politics)
Type of electricity transmission of model railways
The use of a third rail in rail transport modelling is a technique that was once applied, in order to facilitate easier wiring. Pre-war train sets from
Third_rail_(model_rail)
American performing arts company
Third Rail Projects is a multi-disciplinary American performing arts company that creates site-specific work, immersive theater, experiential performances
Third_Rail_Projects
American pop/rock music group (1967–1968)
The Third Rail was an American pop/rock group, briefly popular in the 1960s, made up of studio musicians. The group had three members: Arthur Resnick,
The_Third_Rail_(band)
1983 studio album by Rain Parade
Emergency Third Rail Power Trip is the debut album by American rock band Rain Parade, released in 1983. It is one of the most prominent records in the
Emergency Third Rail Power Trip
Emergency_Third_Rail_Power_Trip
Deliberate death by means of a railway vehicle
to stop quickly enough. On urban mass transit rail systems that use a high-voltage electrified third rail, the suicide may also touch or be otherwise drawn
Rail_suicide
The Third Rail is a U.S.-based online magazine concerning itself with rapid transit topics, including history and current events. It is currently published
The_Third_Rail_(magazine)
American multidisciplinary artist (born 1974)
and co-artistic director of the New York City-based performance company Third Rail Projects, he co-created the long-running immersive theater productions
Tom Pearson (multidisciplinary artist)
Tom_Pearson_(multidisciplinary_artist)
Singapore TV series
Third Rail is a Singaporean English-language drama produced by Ochre Pictures and distributed by Mediacorp. The first two episodes premiered on MeWATCH
Third_Rail_(TV_series)
American independent film production and distribution company (2005–2018)
and Dimension Extreme. On February 8, 2008, TWC launched a distributor, Third Rail Releasing, that released films aimed mainly at the home video market.
The_Weinstein_Company
British class of bi-mode locomotives
Rail Class 73 is a class of electro-diesel locomotives. This type is unusual in that it can operate on the Southern Region's 650/750 V DC third rail power
British_Rail_Class_73
Locomotive powered by electricity
is a type of locomotive powered by electricity from overhead lines, a third rail or on-board energy storage such as a battery or a supercapacitor. Locomotives
Electric_locomotive
Electrification of railway lines
750 V DC third rail system used in Southeast England and on Merseyrail. As of October 2023, 6,065 kilometres (3,769 mi) (38%) of the British rail network
Railway electrification in Great Britain
Railway_electrification_in_Great_Britain
North American passenger locomotive family
long-distance, inter-city and commuter rail, as well as different power sources including diesel, overhead wire, third rail, and batteries. The diesel SC-44
Siemens_Charger
Conversion of railways to use electricity for propulsion
a pantograph, or a third rail mounted at track level and contacted by a sliding "pickup shoe". Both overhead wire and third-rail systems usually use
Railway_electrification
Power collection apparatus used by trains and light rail
street, main and high speed lines because, although more fragile than a third rail system, they are safer for the public (protection by distance). They may
Pantograph_(transport)
the surrounding East and South East regions; an area marketed by National Rail as London and the South East. The majority of these lines are radial to London
List of railway lines in Great Britain
List_of_railway_lines_in_Great_Britain
Independent supporters' group for New York City FC
The Third Rail is an independent supporters group for New York City FC of Major League Soccer. It was founded on May 21, 2013, the same day as the expansion
Third Rail (MLS supporters association)
Third_Rail_(MLS_supporters_association)
Form of passenger urban rail transit
Light rail (or light rail transit, abbreviated to LRT) is a form of passenger urban rail transit that uses rolling stock derived from tram technology,
Light_rail
American film financing and producing company
Atlas Entertainment, LLC is an American film financing and production company, started by Charles Roven, Bob Cavallo and Dawn Steel in 1994. Its logo features
Atlas_Entertainment
Terms used for passenger railway lines and equipment
passenger rail cars are almost always electrically driven, with power either drawn from an overhead line or an electrified third rail. Heavy rail term outside
Passenger_rail_terminology
1993 single by Squeeze
"Third Rail" is the first single released from British rock band Squeeze's tenth album, Some Fantastic Place (1993). Released in July 1993 by A&M Records
Third_Rail_(song)
Third rail railways predominantly operates in urban areas. Notable exceptions are (or were) mainline electrics of the former Southern Region of British
List of rail transport systems using third rail
List_of_rail_transport_systems_using_third_rail
1996 studio album by Railroad Jerk
The Third Rail (sometimes also referred to as Third Rail) is the fourth and final studio album by New York City-based blues rock band Railroad Jerk, released
The_Third_Rail_(album)
1976 British electric trains
British Rail and the first British Rail units with both a pantograph for 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead lines and contact shoe equipment for 750 V DC third rail supply
British_Rail_Class_313
Device that carries electrical power from lines or rails
over- and under-running third rail A contact shoe for top-contact third rail on SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line (third rail not visible) The contact
Current_collector
British EMU classification system
range 300–399. DC units operate off 650–850 V direct current (DC) from a third rail on the Southern Region and North London, Merseyside and Tyneside networks
List of British Rail electric multiple unit classes
List_of_British_Rail_electric_multiple_unit_classes
Topics referred to by the same term
Contact rail may refer to: Overhead conductor rail Third rail Fourth rail Conduit current collection Current collector Ground-level power supply Guide
Contact_rail
Rapid transit system in Rotterdam, Netherlands
therefore be called light rail instead of metro. These sections also have overhead wires, while most of the system has a third rail (the other exception is
Rotterdam_Metro
Railway line in London
of a series of amalgamations, closures and reopenings. It has a mix of third-rail and overhead electrical power supply. It is heavily used by freight services
North_London_line
Tyne and Wear; and the Glasgow Subway. The term may also include commuter rail systems with aspects of rapid transit such as the London Overground and Elizabeth
Rapid transit in the United Kingdom
Rapid_transit_in_the_United_Kingdom
Electric multiple unit that operates Eurostar's high-speed rail service
loading gauge in Britain, was originally capable of operating on the UK third rail network, and has extensive fireproofing in case of fire in the tunnel
British_Rail_Class_373
British electric passenger train
DC third rail, whilst the Class 350/1 units can operate from either 25 kV 50 Hz AC OLE, as is done in regular service, or alternatively third rail. This
British_Rail_Class_350
2015 disaster in New York
it down the tracks. The collision damaged over 450 feet (140 m) of the third rail, which led to a fire and the deaths of five passengers. Investigators
Valhalla_train_crash
American electro-diesel locomotive
diesel-electric locomotive or as an electric locomotive powered from a third rail ("dual power"). Sixty units were built between October 1956 and November
EMD_FL9
Type of electric locomotive
low voltage third rail (commonly about 600 V DC) and overhead systems (a variety of voltages, both DC and AC were used). The third rail systems of this
Multi-system_(rail)
Railway locomotive capable of running either under electrical or diesel power
a third rail electrification, these locomotives can be used to cross non-electrified gaps (e.g. level crossings) or tracks with unpowered third rail (e
Electro-diesel_locomotive
1959 British Rail electric multiple unit
The British Rail Class 504 was a unique type of electric multiple unit that ran on 1,200 V DC third rail with side-contact current collection. All other
British_Rail_Class_504
List of Metro-North rolling stock
and M7A cars draw power from 650 V DC third rail with under-running contact shoes. M8 draw power from third rail, both over- and under-running, or 12.5
Metro-North Railroad rolling stock
Metro-North_Railroad_rolling_stock
2008 American film
film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2008. Dimension Films and Third Rail Releasing released it on June 6, 2008. Doug Stauber is the assistant manager
The_Promotion_(film)
Class of British 'Electrostar' electric multiple units
379 with dual-voltage capability which allows units to run on 750 V DC third rail, as well as use 25 kV AC OLE. The class were the final rolling stock orders
British_Rail_Class_387
Passenger rail transport services primarily within metropolitan areas
Commuter rail or suburban rail is a passenger rail service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting the central city to its suburbs
Commuter_rail
CSR Corporation EMU cars for Buenos Aires' commuter railways
on lines electrified using both third rail and overhead lines. By 2013, the rolling stock of Buenos Aires' commuter rail network was ageing and deteriorating
CSR_EMU_(Argentina)
Class of three locomotives (1941–1968)
The British Rail Class 70 was a class of three third rail Co-Co electric locomotives. The initial two were built by the Southern Railway (SR) at Ashford
British Rail Class 70 (electric)
British_Rail_Class_70_(electric)
Proposed airport rail link in Chicago, Illinois
airport rail link between Chicago's West Loop and O'Hare International Airport. The $2.25 billion private project would use existing freight rail right-of-way
O'Hare_Flyer
whereby a railway line is supplied power both via overhead catenary and a third rail. This is done to enable trains that use either system of power to share
Dual_electrification
Rapid transit line in Boston
the Blue Line is the shortest of Boston's heavy-rail lines and the only line to have both third rail and overhead catenary sections. The East Boston Tunnel
Blue_Line_(MBTA)
Fleet of electric multiple units in Britain
required to the 750 V DC third-rail power supply used in the former Southern region. The collapse of Railtrack following the Hatfield rail crash further delayed
British_Rail_Class_377
British electric passenger train
of operating on 25 kV 50 Hz from AC overhead wires or 750 V DC from a third rail. Built in two batches in 1987–88 and 1990, the units were primarily used
British_Rail_Class_319
Mass Rapid Transit line in Singapore
made to it since the 2010s. They include the replacement of sleepers, third rail and the introduction of new rolling stocks, the C151B, C151C and R151
North–South_Line_(Singapore)
Infrastructure for zero-emissions train propulsion
using the overrunning DC third rail. The construction of the Howard Street tunnel through Baltimore in order to make a rail connection to New York City
Railroad electrification in the United States
Railroad_electrification_in_the_United_States
Rapid transit system in Keihanshin, Japan
Nagoya and the Blue Line in Yokohama), most Osaka subway lines use a third rail electrification system for trains. Only three lines use overhead catenary:
Osaka_Metro
Long Island Rail Road branch
The Main Line is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. It begins as a two-track line at Long Island
Main Line (Long Island Rail Road)
Main_Line_(Long_Island_Rail_Road)
Metro service in Kanpur, India
Wins Kanpur Metro's Third Rail Electrification Bid". 2 September 2020. "ET Exclusive: What you don't know about the Kanpur Metro Rail Project - Eco-friendly
Kanpur_Metro
British electric passenger train
The British Rail Class 444 Desiro (5-DES) is a third-rail electric multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens Transportation Systems in Austria between
British_Rail_Class_444
Oslo Metro rolling stock type
class as a whole, or the first 162 cars, that are only equipped with third-rail shoes. They[which?] have four slight variations, which have been given
OS_T1000
Rapid transit system in Japan
volt DC electrification from a third rail. They are three of the eleven subway lines in Japan which use both third-rail electrification and standard gauge
Nagoya_Municipal_Subway
Defunct American interurban railroad
Railroad (CA&E), known colloquially as the "Roarin' Elgin" or the "Great Third Rail", was an interurban railroad that operated passenger and freight service
Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad
Chicago_Aurora_and_Elgin_Railroad
Railway line in inner south London
more miles of third-rail electrification than overhead line and decided to standardise their network with third-rail. The 660 V DC third-rail system was
South_London_line
Mass Rapid Transit line in Singapore
come off the running rail and hit track equipment, including stretches of the third rail, three point machines, power cables and rail clips. In an update
East–West_Line_(Singapore)
American inventor (1856–1910)
above-ground rail system, had to be removed and buried, emphasizing the need for an underground system. Woods' patent built upon previous third rail systems
Granville_Woods
Automated electric trainset
power output of 210 or 256 kilowatts (282 or 343 hp), fed from a 750 V DC third rail (except in Rome where it is 1,500 V DC overhead line). The systems are
Hitachi Rail Italy Driverless Metro
Hitachi_Rail_Italy_Driverless_Metro
American electro-diesel locomotive
volt overhead lines, and 34 were capable of operating off of a 600 volt third rail. The locomotives were equipped with a six-cylinder four-stroke in-line
GE_three-power_boxcab
Fleet of electric multiple units in England
The British Rail Class 378 Capitalstar is an electric multiple unit passenger train specifically designed for the London Overground network. It is part
British_Rail_Class_378
Mode of transport
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a mode of transport using wheeled vehicles running on tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel
Rail_transport
Class of British electric multiple unit
The British Rail Class 416 (2-EPB) third-rail electric multiple units (EMUs) were built by Ashford Works, Eastleigh works & Lancing works and were in
British_Rail_Class_416
American electric locomotive
direct current for the traction motors. They also collected DC from the third rail used by the New York Central, whose tracks the New Haven used to reach
New_Haven_EP-5
Series of locomotives
volt third rail. The third rail shoes are used on the over-running third rail into Penn Station for Amtrak units and the under-running third rail into
GE_Genesis
a third rail. In 1924, the first electrified route went into service. The third rail was chosen because it made both the modifications of the rail tracks
Rapid_transit_in_Germany
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up rail or rails in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rail or rails may refer to: Rail transport and related matters Railway track or railway lines
Rail
British locomotive classification system
Region DC third rail EMUs: Classes 400–499 Other DC EMUs: Classes 500–599 High-speed EMUs: Classes 800-899 British Rail Class 600 British Rail Class 614
List_of_British_Rail_classes
Conductors: overhead line or conductor rail, usually a third rail to one side of the running rails. Conductor rail can be: top contact: oldest, least safe
List of railway electrification systems
List_of_railway_electrification_systems
1998 single by Goo Goo Dolls
Hollywood Records, Third Rail Records. 1999. 0043956ERE, 0102036HWR. Slide (Australian maxi-CD single liner notes). Third Rail Records. 1998. D1763
Slide_(Goo_Goo_Dolls_song)
1993 studio album by Squeeze
throughout the record with songs as varied as the melodic power pop of "Third Rail" and blue-eyed soul of "Loving You Tonight". Failed and failing relationships
Some_Fantastic_Place
American singer
lead vocals on several Top 40 singles including "Run Run Run" by The Third Rail (1966), "Yummy Yummy Yummy" (co-written with Artie Resnick), and three
Joey_Levine
Railway gauges of Australia
Three mainline rail gauges in Australia were initiated in the very early years of railway development and remain in operation today. The diversity of track
Rail_gauge_in_Australia
Commuter rail service in New York and Connecticut
collected from the bottom of the third rail as opposed to the top, used by other third rail systems, including the Long Island Rail Road and New York City Subway
Metro-North_Railroad
British electric passenger train
The British Rail Class 450 Desiro (4-DES) is a type of third-rail DC electric multiple unit (EMU) passenger train that entered service during 2003. Used
British_Rail_Class_450
British Rail coaching stock
The British Rail Class 415 (or 4EPB) is a suburban 750 V DC third rail electric multiple unit commissioned by the Southern Region of British Railways.
British_Rail_Class_415
Rapid transit system in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
increased. Power is supplied by 750V direct current through third rail. Map of Bengaluru's urban rail network with operational, under-construction and planned
Namma_Metro
High speed passenger trains built by Hitachi
overhead electrification on High Speed 1, and 100 mph (160 km/h) on 750 V DC third-rail supply on conventional lines. It is typically formed as a six-car train
British_Rail_Class_395
Merseyrail electric multiple unit trains
Cheshire and Lancashire. The trains have the ability to operate on the third rail-powered sections of the network, with some units carrying onboard batteries
British_Rail_Class_777
Elevated rail line for the World's Columbian Exposition
elevated rail line located in Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. The Intramural was the first rail line in the United States to utilize third rail electrification
Columbian_Intramural_Railway
Class of boxcab electric locomotives
Central Terminal trains ran over the New York Central Railroad's 660 V third rail DC. At Port Morris trains continued over the New York Connecting Railroad
New_Haven_EP-2
Electrification of a railway
Richmond, Hounslow, Hampton Court and Shepperton, starting in 1917. The third rail DC system was used, as it was assessed to be considerably cheaper to install
Electrification of the London and South Western Railway
Electrification_of_the_London_and_South_Western_Railway
Comic book vigilante gang
white. This furthers dislike of Wise's leadership, particularly by Third Rail. Third Rail and Brickhouse enter a relationship and contemplated moving out
Blood_Syndicate
Enclosed area designated for railways
A rail yard, railway yard, railroad yard (US) or simply yard, is a series of tracks in a rail network for storing, sorting, or loading and unloading rail
Rail_yard
Rapid transit system in Ontario, Canada
Transit Commission (TTC), an agency of the City of Toronto. The system is a rail network consisting of five lines: Line 1 Yonge–University, Line 2 Bloor–Danforth
Toronto_subway
FS Class E.321 was a class of 17 third-rail electric locomotives, built for the Italian State Railways (FS) for operation on the Varese line and on the
FS_Class_E.321_(third_rail)
Rapid transit railway in the Netherlands
service and had no at-grade intersections. The light-rail vehicles on the line were powered by a third rail with the line being suitable for 3-metre (9 ft 10 in)
Amsterdam_Metro
British class of electric locomotives
British Rail Class 92 is a class of dual-voltage electric locomotives, which can run on 25 kV AC from overhead wires or 750 V DC from a third rail. It was
British_Rail_Class_92
Rail transport in Singapore mainly consists of a passenger urban rail transit system spanning the entire city-state: a rapid transit system collectively
Rail_transport_in_Singapore
Street-running rail transit
a trolley pole or a bow collector. In some cases, a contact shoe on a third rail is used, or the tram runs on battery or diesel motors. Trams are primarily
Tram
Suburban commuter railway network in Germany
200 V DC supplied by a third rail and 15 kV 16+2⁄3 Hz AC supplied by overhead lines. Sections of track electrified by third rail are separated from other
Hamburg_S-Bahn
Electric multiple unit in use on Thameslink
capable of operating on 25 kV 50 Hz AC from overhead wires or 750 V DC from third rail. 115 trainsets were built between 2014 and 2018, for use on the Thameslink
British_Rail_Class_700
Underwater rail tunnel under San Francisco Bay
The Transbay Tube is an underwater rail tunnel that carries Bay Area Rapid Transit's four transbay lines under San Francisco Bay between the cities of
Transbay_Tube
Use of currents for propulsion of trains
to use third rail into London Waterloo station ended upon completion of High Speed 1 line in 2007. Southern England uses some overhead/third rail dual-system
Railway_electric_traction
Multi-mode multiple unit train
The British Rail Class 769 Flex is a class of four-car bi-mode multiple unit (BMU) converted by Brush Traction, and running in service with Northern Trains
British_Rail_Class_769
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