This guide establishes requirements for the construction of overhead contact systems (OCS) used in direct current (DC) electrified transit applications. It covers key aspects of construction practices for various OCS styles and configurations, foundations, supporting structures, insulation, wires, assemblies, industry accepted installation techniques, and safety considerations. The guide applies to both new systems as well as to the expansion of systems covering various transit modes, including light rail, streetcars, and electric trolley buses, operating with nominal system voltages up to 1500 V DC.
- Sponsor Committee
- VT/OCS - Overhead Contact Systems
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- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2025-02-13
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- IEEE Vehicular Technology Society
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- VT/OCS - Overhead Contact Systems
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OCS Construction - Construction of Overhead Contact Systems for Direct Current Transit Systems
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- Patricia Roder
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- Moises Ramos
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