15 kV to 25 kV) and even higher. For the Mombasa-Nairobi SGR 25 kV supply would be ideal. Supplying 25 kV electrical power to a rail network is a complex process requiring a set of separate sophisticated systems. This is because power supply decreases with distance from a recharge station due to loses caused by lengthy wires. For smooth operation of a multi-train network signaling must be synchronized down to the nearest second and above all the overhead power supply must be 100% reliant.

Source: Standard Digital April 25, 2017 07:52 UTC