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 boost 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 offers a targeted look at contemporary 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 solutions, assess supply choices, and implement regenerative braking plus energy management to create efficient, dependable urban tram operations in a concise, hands-on programme.
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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: maximise 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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