Latest Traction Systems News
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How ABB Solutions Drive Efficiency, Comfort and Cleaner Cities
ABB’s solutions, such as the BORDLINE® CC750 DC traction converter, are designed to enhance metro systems in growing cities.
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Traction Batteries: Powering the Path from Diesel to Electric Rail
ABB Traction Division explores how traction batteries are helping to power the transition from diesel rail to fully electric rail.
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Alstom's Trápaga Site to Deliver Three Major Rail Projects
Alstom's Trápaga development centre has been selected to deliver three new rail projects for operation in Germany, Sweden and the UK.
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Stadler to Install Additional Traction System on Leo Express Trains
In Central Europe, Stadler has been contracted by Leo Express to install an additional traction system on its fleet of FLIRT trains.
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ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland's New Trains
ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).
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Romania: ABB to Retrofit 19 CFR Călători Locomotives
ABB has been contracted to deliver a complete traction chain to upgrade 19 CFR Călători locomotives in Romania.
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MöllerWerke Traction Motor Boots in Test
MöllerWerke not only manufactures individual traction motor boots, but also offers customers the opportunity to test them in its in-house la…
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Cost Efficient, Low Maintenance Pantograph Air Compressors
Dürr Technik is a market leader in pantograph air compressors, renowned for its ability to customise solutions to meet customer requirements…
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China: Alstom Demonstrates New Propulsion System on Chengdu Line 7
Alstom NUG Propulsion System Co. has successfully applied its silicon carbide and permanent magnet motor propulsion system on a demo train.
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DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel
DB Cargo UK has collaborated with Group Technical Support and Toton TMD to test the impact of using HVO to power locomotives.
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UK: GWR Steps In to Save Fast-Charging Battery Trial
GWR is to buy several assets from Vivarail, securing the future of trials of fast-charge battery technology.
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Alstom to Focus on Digitalisation and Green Traction Solutions at InnoTrans 2022
Alstom has announced the solutions and rolling stock it will be showing at InnoTrans 2022, with a focus on digitalisation and green mobility…
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Dürr Technik Welcomes You to InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin
Dürr Technik will be attending the international trade fair for rail and transport technology, InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin.
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China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro
Alstom’s Chinese joint venture has been awarded a contract to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 Nanjing Metro cars.
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Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe Partner on SiC Technology
MoU signed to push the use of high voltage SiC technology for increasing railway drive systems’ energy efficiency.
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Alstom Awarded Traction Systems Contract in China
Alstom has been awarded a contract by Chengdu Metro Corp. Ltd. to supply the traction systems for 496 metro cars to circulate on Line 5, the…
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London Underground's Central Line Trains Set for Upgrade
Bombardier Transportation has been awarded the contract by London Underground (LU) to supply new motors and traction control equipment for..…
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Chengdu Metro Line 4 Enters Complete Commercial Service
The Chengdu metro line 4 enters complete commercial service today, 02 June, with the opening of phase two. Phase two is 20.3km long and has.…
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Alstom Awarded Shanghai Traction and Monitoring Contract
Alstom has been awarded a contract worth 31 million euros to supply traction systems and train control monitoring systems (TCMS) for 156 met…
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Chengdu Metro Line 3 Enters Service.
The first phase of Chengdu Metro Line 3 entered service on 31 July 2016, which is in excess of 20km long and features 17 stations.
