ABB wins $170 million in orders to enhance Europe’s railway network

The scope of supply includes ABB’s traction converters and motors to power the trains. ABB technologies under these orders will also power locomotives for goods transportation. Bordline® Compact Converters to be installed in locomotives will additionally be optimized to increase energy efficiency and reduce lifecycle costs. We look forward to working with Stadler to design the trains of the future.” said Edgar Keller, President of ABB’s Traction Division. Operators benefit from customized traction solutions engineered for optimum overall performance, energy efficiency and minimized operating cost.