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Transformers for railway

Hitachi Energy offers a complete range of liquid-filled and dry-type transformers for railway applications, as well as services and replacement components.

The future of transport: Towards a carbon-neutral vision

The global demand for transport is growing fast. Based on present trends, passenger and freight transportation activities will more than double by 2050. This growth carries with it greater energy demand, increased carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and atmospheric pollutants. Rail travel has been well-matched to a world that is becoming more urbanized. 

Rail is among the most energy-efficient modes of transport for freight and passengers. Its heavy reliance on electricity makes the rail sector the most energy-diverse mode of transport. We help our customers meet their mobility demand for green, safe, reliable, and efficient railways with low operating costs. 

This is how we will achieve a sustainable energy transition – globally.

 

Source of rail data: IEA - The Future of Rail

75%

of passenger rail transport is electrified

50%

of freight rail transport is electrified

Electrification is enabling rail mobility

It has never been so important to provide efficient and reliable transformer
solutions consuming less energy and delivering more uptime at the lowest cost
of ownership.

 

Paolo Castangia
Global Segment Leader
Railways Transformers
Transformers Business

Why Hitachi Energy for railways

Worldwide leader

Global one-stop-shop component supplier to most of the world’s rail and metro train manufacturers, system integrators, EPCs, and power network operators.

Designed for you

Reliable, efficient, and safe transformer designs, based on your needs. Digital solutions for optimized asset management possible. 

Complete portfolio

The broadest portfolio of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers covering all rail infrastructure and rolling stock applications with a global footprint.

>35,000 units in operation

A large installed base of rail infrastructure and rolling stock transformers in operation worldwide, supported by our extensive service network.

Transformer experts

Global and local know-how with proven domain expertise to meet the specific operation conditions and end-user requirements.

Our railway transformer portfolio

Railway trackside transformers are used in the railway industry to supply power to rail network infrastructure for rolling stock and to feed power to applications and systems at the safest level: Railway networks, metro power systems, tram systems, airport passenger transportation on rail, and any other power network used to feed power to rolling stock.

Hitachi Energy has the broadest portfolio of dry-type and liquid-filled transformers, covering all rail infrastructure applications with a global footprint. 

  • A large installed base of rail infrastructure transformers in operation worldwide, supported by our extensive service network - more than 5,000 units in operations
  • Global one-stop-shop component supplier to most of the world's rail and metro system integrators, EPCs, and power network operators
  • Global and local know-how with proven domain expertise to meet the specific operation conditions and end-user requirements
  • Transformers designed for you
    • Enable suitable short circuits to withstand capability
    • Warrant specific and extreme overload working conditions
    • Ensure maximum reliability for continuous operations
    • Improve train and power infrastructure efficiency
    • Special materials and solutions to increase environmental safety, reduce fire risk, and protect against vandalism
    • Digital solutions for optimized asset management

Get to know more

Read more about our inspiring projects in railways.
Part of categoryPress Release
innovative oil-free and plug-and-play traction transformers
21-09-2022 | 3 min read

Hitachi Energy launches innovative oil-free and plug-and-play traction transformer

Hitachi Energy announced the launch of its innovative oil-free traction transformer RESIBLOC® Rail, with integrated cooling system at InnoTrans at the Berlin.
Enhanced passengers experience and freight transportation Faster and more reliable train journeys and reduced travel times for commute. Increased capacity, faster delivery times, and reduced transportation costs for businesses.
Reduced environmental impact that drives sustainable growth Lower energy consumption and reduced greenhouse gas emissions contribute to a more sustainable transportation system while positively impacting the local communities.
Improved safety Enhanced system reliability and reduced electrical faults can improve overall safety for passengers and railway workers.

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