High Voltage Boosters can raise capacity on 25 kV lines
INTRO: Adding a thyristor-controlled static VAr compensator mid-way between substations is proving to be an economical way of boosting line voltage. SVCs enable existing transformers and catenary to deliver the higher power demanded by a more intensive or faster train service
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