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Electrification

Infrastructure – Railway electrification supplies electric power to trains. The main systems use overhead lines and third rail. Overhead lines are usually used for mainline operations and third rail by metro systems. There are also ground-level power supply systems for trams. Unlike conventional third-rail systems these are only live when in contact with the tram's pickup shoe. This page contains all the latest railway electrification news and suppliers from around the world.

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    • Cables & Wiring

      Cables & Wiring

      Cables and Wiring connect all the components of the control systems. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Rail Cables and Wiring. You will also find a list of Rail Cables and Wiring suppliers from around the world.

    • Catenary Equipment / OLE

      Catenary Equipment / OLE

      Catenary describes the U-like shape of the power lines suspended above the railway. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Railway Catenary. You will also find a list of Railway Catenary suppliers from around the world.

    • Complete AC Systems

      Complete AC Systems

      Complete AC is the power supply of some structures and stands for Alternating Current. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Complete AC Systems. You will also find a list of Complete AC Systems suppliers from around the world.

    • Complete DC Systems

      Complete DC Systems

      Complete DC Systems require a direct current to maintain power. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Complete DC Systems for Rail. You will also find a list of suppliers of Complete DC Systems for Rail around the world.

    • Electrical Safety Systems

      Electrical Safety Systems

      Electrical safety systems are components and materials that protect the integrity of electrical components such as materials that provide electromagnetic shielding to transformers, cables and panels.

    • Modular Components

      Modular Components

      Welcome to our products and services section for Modular Components. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Railway Modular Components. You will also find a list of Railway Modular Components suppliers from around the world.

    • Power Supply · Distribution

      Power Supply · Distribution

      Power Supply / Distribution determines where the power is being supplied to and how much. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Rail Power Supply and Distribution. You will also find a list of Rail Power Supply and Distribution suppliers from around the world.

    • Railway Power Lines · Cables

      Railway Power Lines · Cables

      Power Lines and Cables will allow for the current/power to get from one place to another, these will either be above or beside the rail line. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Railway Power Lines and Cables. You will also find a list of Railway Power Lines and Cables suppliers from around the world.

    • Substations · Transformers · Rectifiers

      Substations · Transformers · Rectifiers

      Substations / Transformers / Rectifiers are all modes of changing the power current, each with their own methods and outcomes. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of substations, transformers and rectifiers. You will also find a list of substations, transformers and rectifiers suppliers from around the world.

    Featured Electrification Suppliers

    • Mosdorfer Rail Ltd


      Mosdorfer Rail Ltd is an expert in railway catenary systems, insulators, tensioning devices, overhead contact lines and more.

    • Nexeya Canada - A Hensoldt Company


      Nexeya Canada offers electrical interconnect solutions utilised to verify electrical components, cables, harness, assemblies & more.

    • HellermannTyton


      HellermannTyton manufactures cable management products for fastening, fixing, routing, connecting, insulating, protecting and identifying ca…

    • Moltec International


      Moltec International supplies a wide range of standard and custom solutions used for the protection of wires and cables in the rail industry…

    Suppliers

    • Plasser & Theurer


      Offering complete system solutions, track construction and maintenance machines are among Plasser & Theurer's signature products.

    • Moltec International


      Moltec International supplies a wide range of standard and custom solutions used for the protection of wires and cables in the rail industry…

    • Sensonic


      Sensonic uses fiber optic vibration sensing to monitor track condition, detect landslides, rockfall, trespass, cable events and more.

    • Complete Composite Systems (CCS)


      Complete Composite Systems designs, manufactures and installs composite and engineered plastic systems for rail infrastructure.

    • Yumain


      Yumain's pantograph condition monitoring system sets a new standard for predictive maintenance and guarantees the end of catenary tearing in…

    • Salicru


      Salicru specialises in advanced power solutions developed for applications in the global railway industry.

    • intreXis AG


      intreXis AG Railway Power Supplies and advanced DC-DC and AC-DC Converters. High Voltage Power Supplies, Customised Power Supplies and Conve…

    • Siemens Mobility


      Siemens, a single-source supplier and system integrator, combines all the expertise necessary for sustainable solutions in all areas of rail…

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    Latest Electrification News

    • New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D 9 May 2025 | Supplier News

      New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D

    • Complete Composite Systems (CCS) - ARCOSYSTEM 30 Apr 2025 | Supplier News

      Complete Composite Systems (CCS) - ARCOSYSTEM

    • 11 Apr 2025 | Business

      Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification

    • 4 Apr 2025 | Infrastructure

      UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation

    • 31 Mar 2025 | Infrastructure

      Siemens to Upgrade Grid Control Software for German Rail Network

    • IGBT Based DC Solid State Relays 26 Mar 2025 | Supplier News

      IGBT Based DC Solid State Relays

    More News

    Downloads

    • New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D

      New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D

    • Complete Composite Systems (CCS)

      Complete Composite Systems (CCS)

    • SLC CUBE3+ Datasheet

      SLC CUBE3+ Datasheet

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    Videos

    • A Closer Look: LRSA Power Supply Systems for Rail Applications

      A Closer Look: LRSA Power Supply Systems for Rail Applications

    • GRIPLOCK® IP68/IP69K System

      GRIPLOCK® IP68/IP69K System

    • Tensorex C+ Installation Video

      Tensorex C+ Installation Video

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