Electrification Categories
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Cables & Wiring
Cables and wiring form the electrical backbone of railway infrastructure, connecting components across control, signalling, electrification and communication systems. Suppliers in this category offer power cables, data cables, control wiring and accessories designed for durability, electromagnetic compatibility and compliance with rail standards.
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Catenary Equipment / OLE
Catenary equipment, also known as overhead line equipment (OLE), delivers electrical power to trains via wires suspended above the track. These systems include contact wires, droppers, insulators, tensioning devices and support structures. Suppliers in this category provide design, installation and maintenance services for AC and DC overhead electrification systems used on mainline and high-speed railways.
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Complete AC & DC Electrification Systems
Complete electrification systems for both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) networks, including substations, transformers, rectifiers, switchgear, and protection equipment. Suppliers in this category offer end-to-end solutions for mainline, metro, and high-speed rail networks, covering system design, integration, installation, and maintenance.
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Electrical Safety Systems
Electrical safety systems protect rail infrastructure, equipment and personnel from electrical faults and hazards. These solutions include surge protection devices, circuit breakers, grounding systems, insulation materials and electromagnetic shielding for components such as transformers, cables and switchgear. Suppliers in this category offer systems that ensure electrical reliability and safety compliance across rail networks.
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Modular Components
Modular components are pre-engineered units used in railway electrification and infrastructure to enable faster, more flexible installation and maintenance. These include modular substations, switchgear assemblies, cable troughs and pre-fabricated enclosures. Suppliers in this category offer scalable, factory-tested solutions that reduce installation time, improve safety and support system upgrades.
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Power Supply · Distribution
Power supply and distribution systems deliver and manage electrical power across railway networks, from substations to trackside equipment and on-board systems. These solutions include transformers, switchgear, cabling and load control systems. Suppliers in this category provide the infrastructure and technology needed to ensure consistent, efficient and safe power delivery for rail operations.
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Rail Power Supplies
Rail power supplies provide electrical power to signalling equipment, control systems and other trackside infrastructure. These units ensure consistent voltage and backup support for critical operations, including interlockings, point machines and level crossing protection. Suppliers in this category offer AC and DC power supply systems, battery backups and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units tailored for railway applications.
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Railway Power Lines · Cables
Railway power lines and cables transmit electrical energy across the network, supplying power to trains, signalling systems and infrastructure. These may be installed overhead, trackside or underground depending on the application. Suppliers in this category provide high- and low-voltage power cables, connectors, support structures and related components designed for safe and reliable rail electrification.
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Substations · Transformers · Rectifiers
Substations, transformers and rectifiers are critical components in railway electrification systems, used to convert and regulate electrical power for safe and efficient distribution. Substations manage voltage levels, transformers step power up or down, and rectifiers convert AC to DC for third rail and metro systems. Suppliers in this category provide complete power conversion and control solutions tailored to mainline, urban and depot environments.
Electrification Documents
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Switchgear with Double Busbar System Type GT4D
2 kV compact switchgear with double busbar system, circuit-breakers with draw-out or fixed mounted design and busbar connectors or load-brea…
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Compact Slide-In Type Switchgear Type GT5
24 kV – compact slide-in type switchgear – Compact design with high performance Power-free interlocking system Integrated ventilation system…
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Medium Voltage Switchgear Type GT4H
Slide-in type medium voltage switchgear with circuit-breakers and single busbar, narrow type, metal enclosure, metal clad, air insulated...
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Medium Voltage Switchgear Type GT4
Slide-in Type Medium Voltage Switchgear Type GT4 – 12 and 24 kV compact slide-in type switchgear for single- and duplex-mounting.
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Rugged Components for Rail Applications
The combination of high ratings for heat, shock and vibration, with ruggedised performance ensures long life and high reliability in down-ho…
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Electronic Systems for Rolling Stock and Signalling
Challenge Charcroft to help you to overcome obstacles to designing upgrades for electronic systems for rolling stock and signalling. The fle…
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Sensata Klixon Fixed Temperature Thermostats
The 20413, 20600 and 20650 series fixed temperature thermostats are specially designed for applications where space, electrical capacity and…
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Airpax Rail-Mount Circuit Breakers
Designed specifically for 35mm DIN rail, Airpax ICL series Rail-Mount circuit breakers offer the advantage of quick and easy mounting or...
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D-SCE Cable Identification
D-SCE cable identification for diesel and temperature performance. This briefing paper by Stephen Earley, TE’s global product manager for...
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SBP Self-Laminating Labels
How SBP Self-Laminating labels raise the standard for wire and cable identification. In this paper, Stephen Earley, global product manager f…
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Stay On Track With Our Innovations
Charcroft Electronics offers a team of product specialists who understand the challenges of designing or maintaining electronics systems in …
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Case Study: Overhead Line Renewal
Renewal of overhead line infrastructure on 650km of the west coast main line. 53 SRS road rail trucks were purchased for this task.
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RailQor Application Note
Rail Transportation Isolated DC-DC Converters. SynQor has developed the ruggedized RailQor product line for the harsh environments associate…
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RQ90xxxQTXxx Datasheet
RQ90xxxQTXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ90xxxQMXxx Datasheet
RQ90xxxQMXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ72xxxQTXxx Datasheet
RQ72xxxQTXxx Technical Specifications. The RailQor quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ72xxxQMXxx Datasheet
RQ72xxxQMXxx Technical Specifications. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated…
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RQ72xxxHPXxx Datasheet
RQ72xxxHPXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® half-brick converter series is composed of next- generation, board-mountable, isolated...
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RQ68xxxQMXxx Datasheet
RQ68xxxQMXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ68xxxHGXxx Datasheet
RQ68xxxHGXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® half-brick converter series is composed of next- generation, board-mountable, isolated...
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RQ68xxxHEXxx Datasheet
RQ68xxxHEXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor half-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated...
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RQ18xxxQTXxx Datasheet
RQ18xxxQTXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ18xxxQMXxx Datasheet
RQ18xxxQMXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® quarter-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated.…
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RQ18xxxHPXxx Datasheet
RQ18xxxHPXxx Technical Specification. The RailQor® half-brick converter series is composed of next-generation, board-mountable, isolated...
