wisselzone
Wisselzone is a term used in the context of railway operations, particularly in countries that use a different standard for electrical power supply to trains than the one commonly used. It refers to a section of track where the overhead power supply system changes its voltage or polarity. This is necessary when a train route traverses areas powered by different electrical systems, such as the transition from a 15 kV AC system common in Germany and Austria to a 3 kV DC system used in the Netherlands or Belgium, or vice versa.
These zones are designed to allow trains to pass through without interruption of power. Typically, a wisselzone
The implementation of wisselzones is crucial for enabling interoperability between national railway networks and facilitating international