25kV. overhead electric power lines. Network Rail, Oxenholme station, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe.
Railway electrification in Great Britain began during the late 19th century. A range of voltages has been used, employing both overhead lines and conductor rails; the two most common systems are 25 kV AC using overhead lines and the 750 V DC third rail system in southeast England and on Merseyrail. In 2006, 40%—3,062 miles (4,928 km) of the British rail network was electrified, and 60% of all rail journeys were by electric traction (both by locomotives and multiple units).[1] According to Network Rail, 66% of the electrified network uses the 25 kV AC overhead system, and 36% uses the 660/750 V DC third-rail system. The electrified network is set to expand over coming years, as 25 kV electrification is extended to currently unelectrified lines such as the Great Western Main Line, the Midland Main Line and lines in the North of England as part of the Northern Hub.
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Location: Oxenholme station, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe.
Photo credit: © Stan Pritchard / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: 25kv, electric, electrification, lines, network, overhead, power, rail, railway
