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 developments. Ideal for engineers aiming to optimise urban transport solutions with practical insights into modern tram operations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a clear overview of electric tram traction systems, covering safety, protection, EMC, performance goals, and vehicle dynamics. You'll learn to calculate power and energy requirements, select motors and storage, assess supply choices, and use regenerative braking plus energy strategies for efficient, dependable urban tram operations in a practical, focused programme.
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Develop skills
- Design tram power systems: select motors, inverters, and DC supplies efficiently.
- Calculate tram energy needs: kWh per km, including hills, stops, and extras.
- Implement regenerative braking: recover maximum energy on city tram routes.
- Maintain traction safety: handle grounding, gaps, protection, and EMC rules.
- Simulate tram dynamics: account for slopes, stops, grip, and speed buildup.
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