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AMTRAK High Speed Train System : ACELA
Mr. Robert Verhelle, Amtrak, Philadelphia, PA.
Abstract:
Mr. Robert Verhelle will describe in detail the infrastructure improvement and the electrification components which include traction power facilities and overhead catenary. This system is a 2 x 25 kv auto transformer system with electric power being provided by four substations across three states and three different utility companies. It incorporates a state-of-the-art "Fault Locating and Isolation" system to detect faults on the system and isolate and restore the power within 90 seconds. The electrification system has been in continuous operation since January 31, 2000, when Amtrak ran its first electric train from Boston to Washington. The successful Inaugural ACELA Express took place on November 16, 2000, and revenue operation started since December 11, 2000. He will also talk about the overall time reduction in travel between Washington and Boston, the design of the new train sets and their interior design.
Biography:
Mr. Bob Verhelle received his BSEE from Lawrence Institute of Technology. He is currently Chief Engineer Electric Traction for Amtrak. In the past 24 years he has held various engineering positions within the railroad engineering department. His experiences include operations, maintenance, construction, and design standards of the electric traction department. Recent accomplishment is the completion of the electrification between New Haven and Boston for Amtrak's High Speed Rail program to run the ACELA. His current project is the construction of the world's largest static frequency converter facility in the Philadelphia for Amtrak's 25 hz traction power network.
When: Thrusday, Jan 18, 2000, 5:30 pm
Where: Raytheon Engineers & Constructors
NJ Carnegie Center , Carnagie Center Boulevard -- Bldg 510, 1st Floor Multimedia Room , Princeton, New Jersey.
Note: Please confirm the location at a later date for possible room change!.
DIRECTIONS: From NJ Turnpike, Rt 18, or Rt 1: Take Turnpike Exit 9; to Rt 18 North; to Route 1 South for about 20 miles; (Rush hour traffic is bad on Rt 1); You are near when you see Harrison St, Washington St, Alexander Rd. Take jug handle at the Carnegie Center Boulevard East traffic light and proceed into Carnegie Center across Rt 1. Turn right on Carnegie Center Drive and continue to Raytheon Building 510 From Rt 1, Rt 95, Rt 295: Take Rt 95 North (or Rt 295 North) to the Route 1 North Exit (Exit 67); Proceed on Rt 1 North for about 3 miles and turn right at Carnegie Center Boulevard. Turn right on Carnegie Center Drive and continue to Raytheon Building 510
Information:
Cathy Kirchberger at (609) 720-3318
Tony Lopez-Lopez at (908) 359 1469 or Tony.Lopez-Lopez@SmartEnergy.com