ETH (Electric Train Heating)

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ETH (Electric Train Heating) is a system that supplies electric power from a locomotive or multiple unit to passenger coaches for heating, lighting, and other onboard services.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf railway technology
train onboard services power system
abbreviation ETH NERFINISHED
appliesTo passenger coaches
benefit eliminates need for separate heating boilers in coaches
improves control of coach temperature
reduces emissions compared with steam heating
componentOf train heating system
train hotel power system
dependsOn locomotive electrical generation system
train electrical distribution system
domain passenger railways
rail transport
energyForm electric power
fullName Electric Train Heating NERFINISHED
powerSource locomotive
multiple unit
provides electric heating to coaches
electric lighting to coaches
electric power for battery charging in coaches
electric power for catering equipment
electric power for ventilation systems
relatedTo head-end power
onboard train services
train lighting systems
replaces steam heating on trains
requires compatible coach electrical equipment
electrical train supply cables between vehicles
safetyConsideration requires isolation when vehicles are uncoupled
requires protection against electrical faults between vehicles
supportsService interior coach lighting
passenger comfort systems
some onboard catering and ancillary loads
usedFor coach heating
coach lighting
powering auxiliary equipment in passenger coaches
powering onboard services
supplying electric power to passenger coaches
usedOn locomotive-hauled passenger trains
multiple-unit passenger trains

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Mark 2 coaching stock electricalSupply ETH (Electric Train Heating)