Stadler Valencia awarded ABB a EUR 170 million contract to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives with energy-efficient traction technologies. The rolling stock ABB will equip will be delivered to European countries including Spain, Portugal, UK, Germany and Austria.
The scope of supply includes ABB’s traction converters and motors to power the trains. “We are excited to be writing the future of sustainable mobility with these projects. Bringing our traction technologies to these new trains means bringing more energy efficiency, safety and availability for the train transport system in Europe and the UK,” Edgar Keller, the President of ABB’s Traction Division said.
A large part of the trains that will be powered by ABB technologies are based on Stadler’s tram-train CityLink model, a barrier-free light rail vehicle family specially designed to connect the city centre with its metropolitan area without changing trains, providing a safe and highly comfortable ride. CityLink offers a versatile solution for rail operators, as they can be operated electrically on the tram network, as well as on mainline services, at speeds of up to 100 km/h. Recently, Stadler selected Hübner to supply gangway systems for the CityLink fleet which will operate in German and Austrian cities.
ABB technologies under these orders will also power locomotives for goods transport.
All the different trains will be powered by energy-efficient traction systems that are part of ABB’s Bordline family. These systems convert the electrical energy from the overhead power line to the right voltage and frequency to drive the traction motors. The selected converters for CityLink will integrate all the power electronics, the traction and auxiliary power, in one single box, minimising vehicle weight, saving energy and easing maintenance. Bordline Compact Converters to be installed in locomotives will additionally be optimized to increase energy efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs.
Traction solutions from ABB are able to take into account the design specifics of the trains as well the operating environment including climate conditions and further requirements influencing the trains operating conditions providing high levels of efficiency to operators in different geographies.
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