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 News
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Sintrones Applications for Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
Sintrones has a layout of applications for electric vehicles and charging stations – pursuing explosive growth in 2022.
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Skeleton Agreement with ZPUE for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Skeleton Tech and ZPUE have entered into a commercial agreement to provide energy storage solutions to the Polish market.
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Hybrid Trains: A Must-Have Converter to Start up the Diesel Generator
Premium PSU want to introduce how their newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a "start-up diesel engine" in hybrid trains.
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Skeleton’s Wind and Grid Industry Solutions on Show at Cleanpower 2022
Skeleton Technologies will be attending the Cleanpower 2022 expo from the 16-18th May, showcasing their renewable energy storage solutions.
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Navigating Bridges Is No Problem for ARCOSYSTEM®
CCS's cable management product ARCOSYSTEM®, proved it can be successfully attached to a range of bridges in a group of recent installations.
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Meet Skeleton’s Grid Experts at EES Munich on 11-13 May
The EES exhibition in Munich, Germany, kicks off a busy trade fair season for Skeleton's energy storage experts.
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Simplifying Industrial Cable Protection with FIPSYSTEMS®
The new generation of cable protection solutions from FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes allows for simple, efficient and safe application.
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Premium PSU Teams up with PSMA to Drive Power Electronics Forward
The leading power electronics company, Premium PSU, has joined forces with the PSMA organisation to take power electronics to the next level…
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Cable Protection to Support the Digitalisation of Railways
FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes has developed suitable cable protection conduits and fittings to support the industry's journey to digitalisatio…
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Skeleton Attended the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw
Skeleton sales director, Tony Moberg, attended the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw Poland from 26th-28th April 2022. These are his insights.
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ABB System Recycles Energy Created by Melbourne’s Braking Trains
ABB’s Enviline Energy Storage System is being used by Metro Trains Melbourne to capture, store and reuse energy created by braking trains.
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Testing Project Displays ARCOSYSTEM®’s Adaptability
ARCOSYSTEM® is designed to be adaptable so it can be installed in a variety of challenging settings, as proven in this recent installation.
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Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies
Viper Innovations: Efficient maintenance, effective safety and transformational asset management for signalling power supplies.
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High Demands in Railway Technology: Connections Built to Endure
When exposed to challenging environments, an appropriate connection strength, high system tightness and mechanical resistance is imperative.
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Siemens Mobility Awarded São Paulo Metro Signalling and Electrification Contracts
Siemens Mobility has been chosen to upgrade and modernise São Paulo’s metro network, helping enhance operations and improve sustainability.
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WITT EscS P 1000 - Testing of VLD Switching Behaviour
The WITT EscS P 1000 test device is used for testing the switching behaviour of voltage limiting devices (VLDs).
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Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs
CableGuardian, by Viper Innovations, prevents service affecting failures before they occur by delivering precise condition monitoring.
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Tension Monitoring with Yeltech's New OLE Balance Weight Monitoring Device (BWMD)
Yeltech has developed a very light, compact, and easy to install device which monitors the movement of OLE weights (BWMD).
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Tallysman Adds eXtended Filtering (XF) to Verostar® GNSS Antennas
Tallysman® Wireless announced that it has added eXtended Filtering (XF) to the full line of VeroStar® precision GNSS antennas.
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Emeg® Group: Gold Sponsor of Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi
Emeg Rail Systems is proud to announce that they will once again be sponsoring the Middle East Rail exhibition, this time as Gold Sponsors.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany
KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the expansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region.
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CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter
Premium Power Supplies outlines the key features and railway applications of their new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter.
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The Huge Opportunity of Satellite Technology for Rail
Satellite technology represents a huge opportunity for rail, as it can reduce costs and the reliance on trackside infrastructure.
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RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways
Limited progress is being made regarding the UK Government's rail decarbonisation plans according to a Railway Industry Association report.

