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ABB traction systems drive first hydrogen-powered train in the US

Germany’s national railway company Deutsche Bahn which carries around 4.8 billion passengers a year, has ambitious plans to decarbonize its network by 2040. The company’s general contractor Rail Power Systems GmbH (RPS) awarded ABB the contract to supply its first three phase gas insulated switchgear (GIS) solution free of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) as part of the project to supply four charging

Recognized for its low carbon footprint, rail is at the heart of sustainable mobility strategies, with smart passenger stations expected to play a key role in the smart cities of the future. Managing energy demands efficiently and intelligently at these transport hubs is fundamental to maximizing the benefits for communities, business and operators. Smart stations are an important part of rail

ABB builds on its track-record in sustainable rail innovation with a new contract for a 25 kV power solution to electrify a 100 percent carbon neutral rail line1 for Lithuanian Railways. The electric trains are powered by electricity generated from renewable energy sources. The landmark project represents the first deployment of ABB’s traction switchgear technology in Lithuania and ABB’s largest

• ABB’s globally recognized VD4 circuit breaker evolves to be safer, smarter and more sustainable with advanced digital features • New intelligence reduces the risk of power outages by 30 percent and increases operation and maintenance efficiencies by as much as 60 percent • Compact and configurable, the VD4 evo’s ‘plug and play’ design enables easy installation and is simple to upgrade

Did you know that it takes just milliseconds to capture latent energy in a railway and transfer it into useable energy on the grid? ABB has harnessed the latest technology to give Melbourne passengers a smoother, lower-carbon ride.

When the government of Bangladesh wanted to enhance digitalization and energy efficiency on the Dhaka Metro Mass Rapid Transit system, it chose ABB’s new state-of-the-art network analyzers.

ABB has won orders worth around $80 million from Stadler for energy-efficient traction and high-performance battery technologies for high-capacity commuter trains. Many of these trains will strengthen the short-distance transportation network in Spain serving more than one million commuters every day in some of Spain’s largest cities such as Madrid and Barcelona. The orders also include traction

Subscribe to ABB Review Mehrzad Ashnagaran Mine Electrification and Composite Plant Zurich, Switzerland, mehrzad.ashnagaran@ch.abb.com ABB has considerable experience around the world supplying large, integrated electrical and control solutions to mining and minerals customers. In addition, the company is enabling miners to transition toward the all-electric mine. The company is committed to

The project is a major investment in rapid transit for Greater Toronto.