Has there ever been any talk of SEPTA converting from 25 hZ to 60 hZ 12.5 kV ? I know that the power station at Wayne has had problem in the past. At least EMUs and ACS-64s would have no problem when switching onto Amtrak's 25 hZ system. If Amtrak ever should switch to 60 HZ then SEPTA would be in the cat's seat and be able to get rid of the 25 HZ capable transformers and stay with smaller 60 HZ transformers.
As I understand it Septa is still using the older 11 kV voltages. If that is so going to 12.5 KV would give more capacity without having to beef up power systems to CAT. However have not ever seen how much of the power system still has 25 HZ only capable equipment ?
As I understand it Septa is still using the older 11 kV voltages. If that is so going to 12.5 KV would give more capacity without having to beef up power systems to CAT. However have not ever seen how much of the power system still has 25 HZ only capable equipment ?