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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TECHNO-ELEC – Specialising in Responsive Relays
Railway-News magazine Issue 2, June 2022: TECHNO-ELEC – Specialising in Responsive Relays.
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Keeping Electrical Railways Safe
Railway-News magazine Issue 2, June 2022: Bender UK - Keeping Electrical Railways Safe.
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Preventive Cable Monitoring System MPX V3
The MPX V3 system allows early and systematic detection of declining quality of the cable infrastructure in railway systems.
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TECHNO-ELEC Catenary Voltage Detection Relay Data Sheet
In trackside installations this voltage detection relay is used to detect the presence of catenary voltage in the cells from the rectifier.
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FIPSYSTEMS® Catalogue: Industrial Cable Protection
FIPSYSTEMS® a new developed innovative product range from FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes, significantly simplifies the world of industrial cabl…
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WITT EscS P 1000
The WITT EscS P 1000 test device is used for testing the switching behaviour of voltage limiting devices.
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Railway Cantilevers: Our References Speak for Themselves
Since the 90's, Gruppo Bonomi has supplied more than 250,000 Railway Cantilevers to more than 15 Railway Companies worldwide.
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OMNIA for Network Rail: Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme
OMNIA by Gruppo Bonomi has been approved and tested by Network Rail for the electrification of railways in the whole UK district.
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Anatomy of a Hydrail System
Hydrail trains are driven by efficient electric motors – powered by high-output hydrogen fuel cells – an alternative to diesel combustion en…
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Supercapacitors in Light Rail – 30% Energy Savings with KERS
Railway-News Magazine Issue 1, March 2022: Skeleton Technologies – Supercapacitors in Light Rail – 30% Energy Savings with KERS.
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WITT CM 7 – Railway Cable Monitoring
The WITT CM 7 detects damage to return cables, offering protection against theft and detection of manipulations.
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Six Tracks – The Industry’s New Directions in a Changing World
Railway-News magazine Issue 1, March 2022: Cummins - Six Tracks – The Industry’s New Directions in a Changing World.
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Any Railway Application - Not Just Any Battery - The Perfect Power Solution
Railway-News magazine Issue 1, March 2022: Capitol Industrial Batteries - Any Railway Application, Not Just Any Battery.
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Innovative Power Monitoring
Witt Solutions GmbH provides different power monitoring systems for the respective task - DC voltage monitoring, monitoring cable systems, s…
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Nexeya - Electrical Interconnect Test Solutions & Integration Test Benches
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Nexeya - Electrical Interconnect Test Solutions and Integration Test Benches
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CCS - How ARCOSYSTEM® is Boosting Digital Rail Communications
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Complete Composite Systems - Discover How ARCOSYSTEM® is Boosting Digital Rail Communications
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Skeleton Technologies - Supercapacitors in the Rail Industry
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Skeleton Technologies -Supercapacitors in the Rail Industry
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Premium - Shaping the Future of Rolling Stock Power Solutions
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Premium - Shaping the Future of Rolling Stock Power Solutions
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Emeg® Group Makes Dubai Debut at Middle East Rail 2021
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Emeg® Group Makes Dubai Debut at Middle East Rail 2021
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Stäubli Electrical Connectors Is Geared for the Future
Railway-News magazine Issue 5, November 2021: Stäubli Electrical Connectors - Stäubli Electrical Connectors Is Geared for the Future.
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Industrial Cable Protection for Railway Applications and Rail Technology
FIPSYSTEMS® from FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes significantly simplifies the world of industrial cable protection for the rail sector.
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Skeleton Technologies - Transportation Applications
Skeleton Technologies document their varied transportation applications for different industries detailing their key challenges and solution…
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Skeleton Technologies Corporate Introduction
Skeleton Technologies introduce themselves as Global leader in ultracapacitor-based energy storage with product and investor details.
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YAPIRAY - Catalogue 2020
YAPIRAY Catalogue 2020: Our purpose is to simplify perfection. Take a look at YAPIRAY's previous projects, products and certificates.
