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ABB introduces a new version of its high-speed bi-directional direct current (DC) circuit breaker, DCBreak, for rolling stock applications covering 1500 V systems as well as protective metallic enclosures for the entire DCBreak family.

The pioneering technology leader ABB launches a new medium-voltage switchgear range, DCGear, to complement the comprehensive energy-efficient DC traction power supply portfolio at the Metro Event in Guiyang, China.

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ABB today inaugurated a new traction transformer production facility adjacent to its South African headquarters in Longmeadow, Johannesburg. ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer inaugurated the new factory with The Director General of the Department of Trade and Industry, Lionel October. “ABB is proud of this new traction transformer facility in South Africa, reiterating our philosophy of locating

ABB has won an order from Bombardier Transportation to provide 42 Effilight® roof-mounted traction transformers for its TALENT 3 electric multiple unit (EMU) platform. The order is the first global commercial success for the recently launched Effilight transformer and is part of a frame contract to deliver up to 600 traction units for 300 trains by the end of 2024. The transformers will be

ABB has won orders worth $70 million from Swiss train manufacturer Stadler to supply state-of-the-art traction and onboard power equipment to three European rail operators. The new equipment will enable more sustainable regional and suburban transit in urban areas with improved intercity connections, less congestion and reduced emissions. State-of-the-art ABB traction systems with integrated

ABB has delivered a modern and cost-efficient power protection solution to ensure reliable and secure power supply to London Underground’s SSR (Sub-Surface Railway) lines.

ABB has introduced the new high-speed bi-directional direct current (DC) circuit breaker DCBreak for rolling stock applications, covering 750 V systems. The new DCBreak takes approximately 40 percent less footprint than equivalent circuit breakers on the market and it is one of the lightest breakers in its category at 28 kilograms. Maintenance is required only every 200,000 operations.

ABB recently delivered and installed a medium-voltage outdoor compact substation module in Nyon, Switzerland. This is the 8th unit produced for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) in the last seven years, as part of a retrofit campaign to upgrade existing coupling posts and to ensure the energy supply to the catenary is reliable.

ABB has won an order from Alstom to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. The new locomotives will expand Indian Railways’ capacity, easing congestion on busy routes for both freight and passenger services. The transformers will be manufactured locally in ABB’s Vadodara facility in the western Indian state of Gujarat, supporting the government’s ‘Make