2010-09-08 - Outdoor circuit breakers form a vital part of the power infrastructure that supplies electricity to mainline trains via the overhead catenaries. They are used for isolating the supply to the catenaries, as well as for sectionalizing parts of the track during inspection and maintenance.
ABB’s FSK I outdoor vacuum circuit breakers have established a significant global reputation for their reliability, performance and long life, especially in projects in the United Kingdom. So when ABB launched the new FSK II with a range of innovative features, such as a maintenance-free combination of magnetic actuator and electronic controller, it was natural that it would quickly attract the interest of contractors working on Network Rail projects.
Read the full article in the ABB Review 2/2010, page 48