Electric Traction Course
Master electric traction for modern tramways. Learn traction system design, safety, EMC, power and energy estimation, regenerative braking, and component selection to optimize performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in real-world rail projects.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What Will I Learn?
The Electric Traction Course gives you a focused overview of modern tram traction systems, from safety, protection, and EMC to performance targets and vehicle dynamics. Learn to estimate power and energy needs, size motors and storage, evaluate supply options, and apply regenerative braking and energy management strategies to design efficient, reliable urban tramway operations in a short, practice-oriented program.
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Develop Skills
- Design tram traction power: size motors, inverters, and DC supply quickly.
- Estimate tram energy use: kWh per km, gradients, stops, and auxiliaries.
- Apply regenerative braking: maximize recovered energy on urban tram lines.
- Ensure traction safety: grounding, clearances, protection, and EMC compliance.
- Model tram performance: grades, dwell times, adhesion, and acceleration.
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