The trains on the Jubilee line in London are notoriously loud. The noise comes from a thyristor, which regulates the electrical supply onboard. The noise is characterized by a rapidly changing pitch. It’s a characteristic that Londoners hate.
thyristor regulates electricity supply onboard
The thyristor is an electrical resonator that regulates the supply of electricity onboard Jubilee line trains. Its negative anode terminal and reverse biased outer P-N junctions prevent reverse current flow. A thyristor can conduct without a gate pulse if it detects an over-voltage, high temperature, or rapidly rising dv/dt voltage.
Thyristors are the heart of the train’s power system. They regulate electricity supply by regulating the frequency and voltage of the train’s electric motor. They must be electromagnetically compatible with other electrical systems to prevent them from regulating the wrong electricity supply. When the train accelerates or decelerates, the electricity supply changes.
The Thyristor’s gate terminal and anode terminal are connected in series. They control the flow of current in alternating current. When they are “ON” and the gate trigger pulse is high, the load is illuminated by the thyristor for the entire positive cycle of the AC waveform. The average voltage delivered to the lamp is proportionally lower than when it is “OFF.”
trains produce a distinctive sound with rapidly changing pitch
Trains produce a unique sound that changes in pitch with their rapid movement. The sound of a train whistle is a perfect example of how sound waves change with motion. When a train is at rest, a stationary listener will hear the same pitch as the train, but as it accelerates and pulls away, the pitch will increase and become lower.
This sound is perceived as having a particular frequency, or F0. The spectral characteristics of the frequency are correlated with the pitch that the listener hears. It is this rapid change in pitch that distinguishes trains from other sounds. Trains also produce a distinct sound with rapidly changing pitch, so they can be easily identified by this sound.
trains run at all hours of the day
The Jubilee line is a railway line in London, United Kingdom. Its trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Historically, this line was called the Fleet line. It was renamed Jubilee in 2005. Today, it’s a widely used service with a vast network.
The line was opened in 1979 and is one of the newest lines on the London Underground. In 1997, it was upgraded to 1996 stock. Later, the line began running trains to Stratford instead of Charing Cross. It also has automatic platform doors and is the only section of the Underground with them.
The train services run all hours of the day. The first train departs at 04:30 and runs until 01:30 the next day. It closes for maintenance at night, so it’s important to check train times before boarding.
jubilee line has been named after Queen Elizabeth II’s 1977 Silver Jubilee
London’s Jubilee line, which opened in 1979, has been named after the Queen’s 1977 silver jubilee. The line was initially intended to be a branch of the Fleet line, but it was delayed a few years and is now a full tube line. The line will connect the centre of London with Reading, Shenfield and Abbey Wood.
In 1977, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth marked the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The celebrations took place all over the United Kingdom, culminating in ‘Jubilee Days’ in June, which also coincided with the Queen’s Official Birthday. Preparations for the event began in March in each major city, starting with individual streets.
Construction of the Jubilee line lasted from 1972 to 1979, and it was opened to the public on May 1, 1979. The Jubilee line has always been at the cutting edge of technology, so in addition to bringing more trains to London, it has installed automatic train operation (ATO) on some of its trains. This will improve capacity and cut waiting times.
