Electric Traction Course
Gain expertise in electric traction for today's tramways. The course teaches system design, safety measures, EMC standards, power and energy calculations, regenerative braking techniques, and component choices to boost performance, reliability, and energy savings in actual rail projects. It equips you with hands-on skills for real-world applications in urban transport.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a clear overview of modern electric tram traction systems, covering safety, protection, EMC, performance goals, and vehicle dynamics. You will learn to calculate power and energy requirements, select motors and storage, assess supply choices, and use regenerative braking plus energy strategies for efficient urban tram operations in a practical, focused program.
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Develop skills
- Design tram power systems by sizing motors, inverters, and DC supplies efficiently.
- Calculate tram energy consumption including kWh per km, hills, stops, and extra loads.
- Implement regenerative braking to recover maximum energy on city tram routes.
- Maintain traction safety through proper grounding, spacings, protections, and EMC rules.
- Simulate tram operations considering slopes, stop times, grip, and speed buildup.
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