third rail (New York City area)
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The third rail in the New York City area is a side-contact electrified rail system used to supply power to commuter and intercity trains, notably on routes such as those of the Amtrak Empire Corridor and regional transit lines.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
railway electrification infrastructure
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third rail electrification system → |
| connectedTo |
traction power substations
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| contactType |
side-contact third rail
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| country |
United States of America
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| designedFor |
urban and suburban rail operations
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| electrificationMethod |
third rail DC electrification
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| enables |
electric multiple-unit operation
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locomotive-hauled electric operation where equipped → |
| energySource |
electric power from substations
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| function |
provide continuous electrical power along track
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| hazard |
high-voltage electric shock risk
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| infrastructureOwner |
various regional rail operators
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| locatedIn |
New York City metropolitan area
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| mountingPosition |
side of running rail
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| partOf |
trackside power distribution system
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| powerCollectionMethod |
contact shoes on rolling stock
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| railwaySystem |
New York regional commuter rail network
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Northeast Corridor regional network → |
| replaces |
onboard fuel-based traction power
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| requires |
insulated trackside supports
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| safetyFeature |
protective cover over live rail in many locations
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| usedBy |
Amtrak Empire Corridor
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Long Island Rail Road → Metro-North Railroad → New York City Subway → |
| usedFor |
electric power supply to trains
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| usedOn |
commuter rail lines
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intercity rail lines → rapid transit lines → terminal approach tracks in New York City → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Amtrak Empire Corridor
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Market Street subway ("third rail (BART)") → |
electrification |