Review of development of railroad electrification since 1886; at present time 80% of railroad lines, comprising 2917 km are electrified; illustrated description of rolling stock; author points out that this extensive electrification has been great economic and political boom to Switzerland, particularly during war. (Schweizerischer Elektrotechnischer Verein -- Bulletin)


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    Title :

    Past, present and future of electric traction in Switzerland


    Additional title:

    Le passe, le present et l'avenir de la traction electrique en Suisse


    Contributors:
    Sachs, K. (author)


    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    French




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