George Westinghouse
Engineer who championed safe railroads and AC electric power.
Their Story
George Westinghouse was an American engineer and businessman with many inventions. He developed the air brake, which made trains much safer to stop, and he championed alternating current (AC) for delivering electricity. His companies helped bring AC power to cities and homes.
Era
1800s
Field
Electrical Systems
George Westinghouse
Engineer who championed safe railroads and AC electric power.
Engineering · Electrical Systems · 1800s
Their Story
George Westinghouse was an American engineer and businessman with many inventions. He developed the air brake, which made trains much safer to stop, and he championed alternating current (AC) for delivering electricity. His companies helped bring AC power to cities and homes.
Key Innovation
Invented the railway air brake and promoted alternating current power systems.
Why It Matters Today
His air brakes still help trains stop safely, and AC power lights up homes and cities today.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Westinghouse
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