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Publish Date : 07-May-2013

The leading power and automation technology group, ABB has bagged over USD 60 million orders from Swiss train manufacturer, Stadler Rail, to deliver traction and onboard power equipment. The orders were booked in the Q1.

The tools will be set up in over 70 light electric trains, the so called "fast light innovative regional train" type (FLIRT) and Gelenktriebwagen type (GTW), for 15 kilovolt alternating current (kVAC) and 25 kVAC line voltage in addition to in six multi system FLIRT electric trains for cross-border services.

"These orders clearly demonstrate the success and competitiveness of Stadler trains in combination with ABB's high-grade propulsion systems and reflect a continuous demand for refurbishment and expansion of train fleets in Europe. This confirms our leading position as a reliable long-term partner and the supplier of choice for modern and energy effcient traction solutions," said Mr Ulrich Spiesshofer head of ABB's Discrete Automation and Motion division.

The delivery scope comprises traction converters with integrated onboard power supplies in addition to roof mounted traction transformers. ABB traction equipment transform electricity from overhead power lines to the voltage levels required by the train motors in addition to a host of auxiliary power systems, comprising lighting, heating, ventilation and automatic doors.

With a huge worldwide installed base, ABB delivers life cycle service support, comprising maintenance and retrofits.

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