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.

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Consulting and planning

From consulting and analysis to financing concepts and project engineering: work with our experienced team to get the best result for your system.

AC traction power supply

When it comes to main-line and regional railways, Siemens is the right partner for your AC traction power supply – from consulting to service.

DC traction power supply

From consulting to after-sales service, Siemens is the right partner for your mass transit DC traction power supply.

Contact lines

All the services you need for your contact-line projects from a single source – from consulting to worldwide service.

Network control

Operation and observation, status monitoring and smart management: our integrated systems give you a full overview of all your electrification levels.

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
Future-proof systems

Far-sighted rail electrification

Integrate systems seamlessly, tap potential savings, realize new ideas: with Siemens as your partner, you benefit from expertise at all levels – from electrification and automation to digitalization. 

Digital technologies for rail electrification

Digitalization is an efficient lever that enables you to meet growing demand on the track and provide more flexible mobility. Enjoy independent consulting. And trust in connected systems that are protected against current and future uncertainties.

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
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Fields of application

Electricity keeps things moving – on both rail and road

Our electrification solutions traditionally power rail services in cities, on main-line routes and in the industrial environment. But they also lend themselves ideally to electromobility applications for road transport.

eHighway – Electrification of road freight transport

Siemens’ eHighway system combines efficiency of railroad with flexibility of trucks into an innovative freight traffic solution.

Charging systems for ebuses

Efficient public transport with zero emissions: Discover the charging systems for ebuses from Siemens!

References

Our electrification solutions keep trains moving, all over the world

When transport systems reach their limits, electrical traction is an effective solution. Whether it’s about mass transit or main-line traffic – Siemens is your partner for projects to transform mobility sustainably in your region.
Metro Lima
Peru

Travel time cut by two thirds for Lima's population

  • Project scope: a 35 km new metro line for 11 city districts 

  • Success story: 228,000 passengers per hour, CO2 emissions cut by 32,000 t per annum

  • Service scope: eight 1.5 kV DC traction power supply substations, two high-voltage substations, just under 30 km of overhead contact lines in total, plus SCADA system

Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA)
Saudi Arabia

67 driverless metro trains for Riyad

  • The Arriyadh Development Authority commissioned Siemens with the delivery of 67 metro trains in October 2013.

  • The 41 four-car and 26 two-car trains are for Line 1 (blue) and Line 2 (red) respectively of the new Riyadh Metro.

  • Included in the order is the turnkey delivery of the automatic train control system, electrification systems, and other subsystems.

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