Rail electrification
Energy in flow – cost-effective and absolutely reliable
Open up new lines and increase capacity, cut costs and link networks: high-performance, state-of-the-art rail electrification meets all the expectations of rail infrastructure operators today. And it's a central component of the end-to-end networked, digital infrastructure of tomorrow. That's why we offer you products and services which extend along the entire rail electrification value chain. Benefit from future-proof technology.
Sicat SRD retractable overhead conductor rail for depots provides electrically powered rail vehicles with the necessary operating current for entering and leaving the depot as well as for electrical testing.
Take advantage of the integrated solution that enables you to transfer green energy from transmission networks.
Sicat SX is an inclined catenary system for main and secondary lines in main-line railways with outstanding dynamic traversing characteristics up to 250 km/h.
The Sicat HA AC overhead contact line is extremely suitable for new lines for AC railways all around the world.
Sicat LA is a cost-effective type of overhead contact line for AC railways. It is used on main-line railways with low to medium power demands.
Sicat SR is designed for use in constricted space conditions, often found in inner-city areas like in tunnels, under bridges as well as in maintenance workshops.
The Sicat SA AC overhead contact line is suitable for new and expanding AC railways throughout the world, and complies with the interoperability Directive for transeuropean high-speed railway systems.
Our end-to-end modular portfolio of converters, DC switchgear, and protection systems lets you operate your rail systems with top performance, efficiency, and safety.
Requiring little space and providing a high level of power transfer, the Sicat 3S system is particularly attractive for tunnels with small cross sections and for powerful metros.
Sicat LD unites the various preferred solutions for DC overhead contact line systems for mass transit.
Various designs are possible, depending upon the task, the technical and architectural requirements, and the investment capacity.
The Sicat SD DC overhead contact line is particularly suited for the upgrading or refurbishment of existing systems. Its current carrying capacity is of major significance due to the high traction currents.
The Sicat HD DC overhead contact line is particularly suited for the expansion or refurbishment of existing systems. Its current-carrying capacity is of major significance due to the high traction currents.
Sicat TT is ideal to connect pits and mines with warehouses, transshipment points or processing plants. The vehicles are supplied with electrical power via the overhead contact line to ease the load on the diesel drives.
Siemens’ Dynamic Charging infrastructure combines the efficiency of electrified railroads with the flexibility of trucks into an innovative freight traffic solution that is efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly.
From consulting and analysis to financing concepts and project engineering: With our consulting and planning experts for rail electrification projects, you’ll always get the most out of your system.
Digitalization is critical for increasing reliability, flexibility and availability – and for ensuring the cost efficiency of rail solutions. It is the most efficient lever for meeting the continuously increasing requirements on the rail.
Siemens network control for rail electrification is a highly available, proven, and advanced operational IT that features automation, field equipment, hot standby, and intelligent multi-monitoring solutions.
Ensuring sustainable cybersecurity for rail systems is a fundamental requirement for smooth and safe operation. Cybersecurity manages and minimizes your security risks and extends throughout the entire life cycle.
The full spectrum of rail electrification from a single source
Whether mass transit or main-line traffic, whether new construction project, modernization or upgrade: we work with you to implement a reliable system that is tailored precisely to your needs. We offer you independent consulting and design your system according to your requirements. You benefit from cost-effective local manufacturing and assembly. And play it safe with professional project and quality management, including comprehensive documentation. On request we will also take care of the long-term maintenance and servicing of your system.
Trust in our expertise:
- Many years of project experience all over the world, in all areas of rail electrification
- Leading technology that sets benchmarks in terms of cost-effectiveness, quality and environmental protection
- Holistic, consistent partnership that strikes the ideal balance between time, costs and quality
Seamless integration
We always incorporate knowledge from related fields into our products, systems and solutions for rail electrification. Specifically, this means that you benefit from our experience and expertise in many areas, from the energy markets right through to intermodal networking – rely on us to translate your ideas and plans into reality and integrate everything seamlessly.
Benefit from our extensive competencies in the following fields:
- Rolling stock
- Rail automation
- Intermodal networking
- Electromobility
- Power generation
- Power transmission and distribution
- Energy management
