Railway and Tramway

Railway Traction Power Systems

About the Course

Railway traction power systems must supply traffic safely and reliably. Overhead contact lines, converter and rectifier stations, return circuits, earthing and protection systems form a technical whole with many interfaces to track, signalling, rolling stock and operations.

This course introduces the structure of railway traction power supply and explains how the different parts of the system interact. The emphasis is on system understanding, operational reliability, risks and maintenance. The course does not replace electrical safety training that grants formal authorisation, but it provides a sound foundation for people who plan, procure, manage or monitor work on railway electrical installations.

This course covers

Railway traction power systems and energy flow
The structure and basic function of overhead contact lines
Converter stations, transformers and rectifier stations
Return circuits, earthing and potential differences
Protection, sectioning and isolation
Interfaces between traction power, rolling stock, track and signalling
Common fault patterns and principles of preventive maintenance
Risks, responsibilities and the need for appropriate electrical safety competence

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