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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UK: Electrification A Step Closer After Successful Railway Upgrade
Railway Electrification on the Great Western mainline has moved a step closer after Network Rail successfully upgraded the railway in Swindo…
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19" Plug-In Unit with 150 W for Railway Applications
Converters for Railway Applications. Based on the PCMDS150, especially designed and already well-proven for applications in vehicle and rail…
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ASC Presents its New Tilt Sensor in Four Different Configurations
ASC, the leading manufacturer of accelerometers, angular rate sensors and IMUs (inertial measurement units), has now unveiled its first tilt…
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Federal Funding for Caltrain Electrification Confirmed
The Caltrain Electrification Project is an opportunity to increase the capacity of the system and transform the way Bay Area experiences tra…
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Alstom Presents its New CLever Cantilever for the UK Rail Network
Alstom announced the launch of its new CLever cantilever for the UK rail network at Railtex, the international exhibition of rail equipment,…
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Alstom to Renew Buenos Aires Metro Power Supply
Alstom has been awarded a contract worth around €17 million, to renew power supply for Line B of Subterráneos de Buenos Aires (SBASE). The p…
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Wire Free Operation for Newcastle Light Rail
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance announced the removal of overhead wires from the Newcastle light rail plan as par…
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Charcroft Highlights Ruggedised Electronic Components and Specialist Design Support at Railtex 2017
Charcroft Electronics Ltd., – a specialist, knowledge-based distributor and manufacturer of ruggedised electronic components for harsh and h…
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Thames Valley Electrification Reaches Major Milestone
New trains on the way as Thames Valley electrification reaches major milestone. Last weekend, Network Rail successfully electrified 12 miles…
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Siemens to Modernise VTA Light Rail System
Siemens has been chosen by VTA) to provide innovative electrification technology to power the Guadalupe Corridor light rail line. VTA’s infr…
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Alstom Consortium Wins Metro System Contract in Vietnam
Alstom, as leader of a consortium with Colas Rail and Thales, today signed a contract with MRB to supply a metro system for Hanoi metro Line…
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Network Rail Awards £49m Shotts Line Electrification Contract
Network Rail announced yesterday that Carillion Powerlines Ltd has won the contract to deliver the electrification of the Shotts line betwee…
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Siemens to Modernise Lima Metro Line 1
Siemens is to provide the complete traction power supply for the first section of Lima Metro Line 1, which covers around nine kilometres. Th…
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Multi-Contact to become Stäubli Electrical Connectors: A Connection for the Future
Multi-Contact, the leading international manufacturer of electrical contacts and system solutions for industrial applications has been part …
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Unipart Rail's FSP Technology Gains Approval
The Unipart Rail range of FSP Technology (Functional Supply Points) has now gained Network Rail acceptance for use on the UK infrastructure.
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Video: Severn Tunnel Electrification Upgrade Work
Stunning new timelapse captures the extent of the upgrade work completed by Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ to prepare the Severn Tunnel for el…
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Siemens to Electrify Metro Line in Ecuador
Siemens has been commissioned by the Acciona-Odebrecht construction consortium to electrify the entire Metro Line in Ecuador's capital of Qu…
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Industrial Ethernet Switches for Reliable Communication in Harsh Environments
With its new Scalance XP-200 product line, Siemens offers compact Industrial Ethernet switches for the setup of electrical line, star and ri…
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Customised Railway Power Supplies from intreXis
intreXis supplies customised railway power supplies, providing solutions specific to your needs by applying its world class power design cap…
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Flexicon Launches Flexible Conduit Fitting for Critical Cable Connections
Flexicon claims to have developed the world’s best conduit fitting for rail electrical and data installations that demand continuity of supp…
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Flexicon First UK Manufacturer of Flexible Conduit Systems to be Awarded New Enhanced PADS Approval for Rail Infrastructure
Flexicon is the first UK manufacturer of flexible conduit systems to receive the new Network Rail enhanced PADS approval for flexible condui…
