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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New Production and Warehouse Areas at SALTEK
The expansion of SALTEK facilities includes a three-floor building with production areas, sanitary installations and a warehouse.
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Times Microwave Systems Advances European Expansion
Times Microwave Systems advances Its European expansion by announcing a new manufacturing operation in Estonia.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Stockholm Metro Electrification Contract
Siemens Mobility has won a contract with Stockholm Extended Metro Administration to provide electrification services for the expansion works…
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Continuous Power – Triple Guaranteed
Global power management expert, Socomec, has released a new generation of ATS Controllers – engineered to protect critical loads.
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West Coast Main Line: Full Line Speed Restored in Kilsby Tunnel
Kilsby Tunnel on the West Coast Main Line has undergone major repair works during the coronavirus slowdown to fix track flooding issues.
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Rail Signal Power Protection, Technology & Innovation Webinar
Bender UK is an expert in the design and supply of signal power protection and insulation monitoring systems for the UK’s rail network.
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Alstom's Hesop Energy Recovery System Now Operational in Hamburg
Alstom's Hesop system has become operational in Hamburg, making Hamburger Hochbahn AG the first adopter of Hesop in Germany.
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Socomec: Energy Monitoring Has Never Mattered More
Data centres are providing life critical protection and support. Protect our data centre powerhouses by mastering data centre monitoring.
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Network Rail Continues with Vital Repair Works on WCML
Network Rail is continuing to conduct vital repair works during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure that goods and key workers keep moving.
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The Future of Construction: Intelligent System Solutions by ZF
The Future of Construction: Intelligent System Solutions by ZF – Efficient, Clean, Safe and Connected. CONEXPO 2020.
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Alstom to Supply Rail Solutions on the Rhine-Danube Corridor
Alstom, in a consortium, has won a contract to supply rail solutions to modernise and rehabiliate a strech of the Rhine-Danube corridor.
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Better Rail Connection to Wilhelmshaven Deep Water Port
Deutsche Bahn, the EU and the German government are investing money to electrify the Oldenburg-Wilhelmshaven line and make it double-track.
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First Hydrogen Train Arrives in the Netherlands
The first Alstom Coradia iLint hydrogen train has arrived in the Netherlands and will undergo night-time testing over the next 2 weeks.
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Socomec: Big Data Centre Tech, in Size XS
The Modulys XS has been specifically engineered to be universally compatible across multiple segments and applications.
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ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress
Spain is the latest partner to join Eress, the European Partnership for Railway Energy Settlement Systems.
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DB to Feed Solar Power Directly into Its Traction Network
Deutsche Bahn will feed solar power directly into its traction power network with a new solar park measuring 70 football pitches in size.
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Industry Insider Week 3 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider for week 3 of 2020: all the important news in brief from electrification to HS2 and Vivarail battery tests…
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Schaltbau Invests in New Optical Measuring System
Schaltbau Machine Electrics have recently invested in a new optical measuring system to improve productivity and quality.
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Electrification Between Bristol and Cardiff Complete
Balfour Beatty has completed the electrification of 77km of track between Bristol and Cardiff. The first electrified service ran on 6 Jan.
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Unipart Rail Wins People Award at Doncaster Business Awards
Unipart Rail won the ‘Excellence in People Development’ Award at the at Doncaster Business Awards, run by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce.
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Network Rail Approve Bender UK’s RS4 System
Network Rail has approved Bender’s Tier 3 RS4 which makes it simple for new devices and upgrades to be procured...
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Retrofit for Rhaetian Railway Maintenance Vehicle
The two WINDHOFF catenary and assembly vehicles delivered to the Rhaetian Railway in 1993 will be upgraded with new retrofit measures.
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Bender UK Awarded Best Customer Service Excellence
Bender UK was awarded Best Customer Service Excellence at the 2019 In Cumbria Business Awards, which recognises the county’s best companies.
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ADIF to Reduce Carbon Footprint by up to 86% by 2030
Adif says it wants to reduce its carbon footprint by 86 percent by 2030, taking into account its plans to purchase green electricity.

