Electric Traction Course
Master electric traction for modern tramways. Gain skills in traction system design, safety protocols, EMC standards, power and energy estimation, regenerative braking techniques, and component selection to optimise performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in practical rail projects across urban settings.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Electric Traction Course provides a focused overview of modern tram traction systems, covering safety, protection, EMC, performance targets, and vehicle dynamics. Participants will learn to estimate power and energy requirements, size motors and storage systems, evaluate supply options, and implement regenerative braking and energy management strategies for designing efficient and reliable urban tramway operations in a concise, hands-on programme.
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Develop skills
- Design tram traction power by sizing motors, inverters, and DC supply quickly.
- Estimate tram energy use including kWh per km, gradients, stops, and auxiliaries.
- Apply regenerative braking to maximise recovered energy on urban tram lines.
- Ensure traction safety with grounding, clearances, protection, and EMC compliance.
- Model tram performance considering grades, dwell times, adhesion, and acceleration.
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