Technical Committees

This committee is responsible for the development and publication of recommended procedures and information regarding the design of electric traction for railway operations and use of fixed equipment powered by electrical energy.

Ballots

The following ballots have now been approved by the Board of Directors on November 2011. The material will be included in the next edition of the applicable AREMA publication, and will be available for sale. For information on purchasing publications, please contact B. Caruso at +1.301.459.3200.

Posted 11/07/11

• Ballot #33-11-01, Chapter 33, revised Part 5 Railway Electrification Compatibility with Signal Systems

The following ballots have now been approved by the Board of Directors on November 2011 with edits. The material will be included in the next edition of the applicable AREMA publication, and will be available for sale. For information on purchasing publications, please contact B. Caruso at +1.301.459.3200.

Posted 11/03/11

• Ballot #33-11-02, Chapter 33, revised Part 12 Traction Power Supply and Distribution Requirements for Light and Heavy Rail DC Rail Transit Systems.

Sub-Committees and Current Assignments

Subcommittee A: Recommendations for further Investigation and Research.

Subcommittee B: Revision of Manual.

Subcommittee 4: Traction Power Distribution Systems.

Subcommittee 5: Signal Compatibility with AC Railway Electrification.

Subcommittee 7: Rail Bonding.

Subcommittee 8: Catenary and Locomotive Interaction.

Subcommittee 12: Traction Power Supply Requirements - DC.

Subcommittee 13: Safety and Operations.

Subcommittee G: Glossary