The articles cover traction drives with DC and AC traction motors, electrification systems, and railway signalling and control systems. This first article covers the nature of the traction load, the ...

However, their significant energy consumption necessitates careful system design. This paper addresses the optimal design and simulation of a direct current (DC) power-pulling network system (PTNS) ...

In June 2024, Metra ordered eight two-car trainsets for operations in Chicago. These trainsets will be equipped with Pro 8C batteries and CC750 DC traction converters. ABB’s traction converters are ...