https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/abb/ Abb News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:03:16+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-substations-to-strengthen-railway-infrastructure-in-switzerland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-substations-to-strengthen-railway-infrastructure-in-switzerland/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $30 million from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), the national Swiss rail operator, and from the private Matterhorn Gotthard Railway to help boost power and increase capacity on one of the world’s most comprehensive and reliable rail networks. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2015. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-and-stadler-collaboration-continues-with-40-million-orders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-and-stadler-collaboration-continues-with-40-million-orders/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, received orders worth $40 million from Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail for train projects in Europe and the United States, extending the companies’ long partnership. The orders were booked in the last quarter of 2014. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-launches-first-railway-system-rd-center-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-launches-first-railway-system-rd-center-in-china/ ABB, the global leader in power and automation technologies, announced that it has recently inaugurated an R&D center for railway systems in Guangzhou. Setting up its first R&D center focusing on the Chinese rail transport market will bring ABB closer to the local market and allow ABB to more quickly respond to customers’ needs for innovative railway traction systems. Sun, 13 Jul 2014 06:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baltimore-light-rail-vehicles-to-utilise-abb-traction-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baltimore-light-rail-vehicles-to-utilise-abb-traction-technology/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has obtained a contract from Alstom Transport to supply new “state of the art” traction converters associated with the modernised train control management system (TCMS) and new electrical control panels for the overhaul of Baltimore’s entire fleet of fifty-three (53) light rail vehicles; they are operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Wed, 23 Apr 2014 06:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-on-track-for-rail-electrification/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-on-track-for-rail-electrification/ ABB and UK Power Networks Services have joined forces in a consortium to deliver a turnkey project for the creation of 30 new traction power substations (25-0-25 kV) for Network Rail’s Great Western Electrification Programme. Sat, 12 Apr 2014 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-and-consortium-partner-win-145-million-order-to-upgrade-uk-rail-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-and-consortium-partner-win-145-million-order-to-upgrade-uk-rail-network/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, and its consortium partner UK Power Networks (UKPN) Services have been awarded a contract worth around $145 million by Network Rail to upgrade one of Britain’s oldest and busiest railways, providing better connections between major towns and cities across southern England and Wales. Mon, 24 Mar 2014 06:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-gets-on-track-with-first-london-underground-power-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-gets-on-track-with-first-london-underground-power-project/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has made a major breakthrough on the London Underground with the first project to feature its state-of-the-art Relion IEC61850 compliant protection and control IEDs (intelligent electronic devices). Wed, 19 Feb 2014 06:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ers-reduces-energy-consumption-of-dc-rail-transportation-up-to-30/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ers-reduces-energy-consumption-of-dc-rail-transportation-up-to-30/ ENVILINE ERS is a wayside Energy Recuperation System that saves the surplus braking energy of a train by returning it back to the AC network, thus reducing the total energy consumption of DC rail transportation by 10 – 30 percent. Wed, 15 Jan 2014 06:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-has-its-eye-on-the-saint-michel-corridor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-has-its-eye-on-the-saint-michel-corridor/ The Swiss giant ABB hopes to put its technology to the test in the boulevard Saint Michel corridor, in Montreal, that the Marois government has chosen to launch its collective transport electrification policy. Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-autotransformer-order-in-sweden/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-autotransformer-order-in-sweden/ ABB has entered a frame agreement with Balfour Beatty Rails AB and the Swedish Transport Agency, Trafikverket, to deliver autotransformers between the years of 2013 and 2017. Fri, 10 Jan 2014 06:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-joins-the-awareness-campaign-for-european-mobility-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-joins-the-awareness-campaign-for-european-mobility-week/ To support European Mobility Week (Sept. 16-22), ABB is running an awareness campaign about sustainable transport technologies by encouraging people to share stories and pictures of their journeys on public transport. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-supply-an-innovative-rail-traction-solution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-supply-an-innovative-rail-traction-solution/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has obtained a contract from Brookville Equipment to supply a complete traction solution for installation on new streetcars that will be delivered to the City of Dallas, Texas. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 06:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-ups-supporting-50hz-and-16.67hz/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-ups-supporting-50hz-and-16.67hz/ Trains are such a common sight in many societies that very few people stop to think of the sophisticated infrastructure essential to the smooth running of the service. Even fewer realise how reliant the service is on electrical power. Apart from the obvious ones like the overhead gantries feeding power to electric trains, there is an entire world of other applications on the railway for which electrical power is critical. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-drives-power-al-hoota-cave-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-drives-power-al-hoota-cave-train/ A train controlled by ABB variable-speed drives is helping visitors to Oman experience the wonders of a two-million year-old natural cave system, deep in the desert. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-toronto-transit-commission-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-toronto-transit-commission-order/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has received a contract from Toronto-based electrical contractor Ozz Electric. The contract includes the supply and commissioning of DC traction power equipment for the Leslie Barn, the Toronto Transit Commission’s new streetcar maintenance and storage facility. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-largest-facts-order-worth-115m-to-support-saudi-rail-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-largest-facts-order-worth-115m-to-support-saudi-rail-network/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $115 million from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), the country’s national power transmission and distribution operator, to provide a FACTS (flexible alternating current transmission system) solution enhancing the reliability of the transmission grid that feeds major railway interconnections. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-50-million-order-to-power-rail-network-in-brazil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-50-million-order-to-power-rail-network-in-brazil/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a substations order worth over $50 million from CPTM (Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitans - São Paulo Metropolitan Train Company) to provide a reliable power supply that increases capacity of two commuter rail links in the Greater São Paulo area. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-getting-rail-passengers-to-the-airport-on-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-getting-rail-passengers-to-the-airport-on-time/ ABB is providing one of the world’s most punctual airport rail links with a new customized traction transformer and long-term service program to help ensure that its fleet of high-speed award-winning trains continues to operate with almost 100 percent punctuality. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-completes-acquisition-of-rail-business-from-rgm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-completes-acquisition-of-rail-business-from-rgm/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group announced that it has completed the acquisition of the rail vehicle power business of Italy-based RGM S.p.A. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-reducing-rail-energy-use-by-10-percent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-reducing-rail-energy-use-by-10-percent/ Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) operates the sixth largest public transportation system in the United States, serving almost four million people in and around the city of Philadelphia. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-launches-innovative-circuit-breaker-for-on-board-rail-applications/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-launches-innovative-circuit-breaker-for-on-board-rail-applications/ High-speed, lightweight, compact and environmentally friendly DC circuit breaker needs half the space and weighs only two-thirds of its contemporaries - ideal for light rail, urban and inter-city rail. Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bsp-substation-will-provide-essential-power-boost-for-london-underground/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bsp-substation-will-provide-essential-power-boost-for-london-underground/ The current major project to create a new Bulk Supply Point (BSP) for London Underground (LU) provides a perfect example of ABB’s capability to deliver a complete design, project management and construction service for rail substation projects. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 03:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-improved-protection-for-railway-facilities/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-improved-protection-for-railway-facilities/ At the Hanover Fair, ABB is showcasing metal-oxide lightning arresters directly cast in silicone. They protect fixed installations and rolling stock in alternating-current (AC) and direct-current (DC) railway facilities. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/express-repairs-to-onboard-traction-transformers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/express-repairs-to-onboard-traction-transformers/ Thanks to its traction transformers expertise, ABB is able to provide a wide range of repair and maintenance services, bringing cost- and lifecycle effective solutions to day-to-day concerns of rail operators. Here is a focus on 2 examples. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-15-million-order-in-india-to-power-metro-for-pink-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-15-million-order-in-india-to-power-metro-for-pink-city/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth $15 million from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) to provide power solutions for a planned metro rail network for Jaipur, also known as the ‘pink city’ and the capital of Rajasthan, a state in northern India. The order was booked in the first quarter. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-substations-order-for-new-light-rail-network-in-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-substations-order-for-new-light-rail-network-in-australia/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from Bombardier Transportation to build six new medium-voltage substations for the new Gold Coast Light Rail project. The traction substations will provide power for the first light rail public transportation system being built in Queensland. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-switchgear-to-play-vital-role-for-zurichs-cross-city-rail-link-project/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-switchgear-to-play-vital-role-for-zurichs-cross-city-rail-link-project/ ABB is supplying specialized air-insulated single-phase medium-voltage (MV) switchgear to SBB, the Swiss Federal Railways, for Zürich’s Durchmesserlinie (DML) cross-city rail link project. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:30:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-pioneers-breakthrough-rail-innovation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-pioneers-breakthrough-rail-innovation/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group has successfully developed a revolutionary traction transformer that uses power electronics to reduce its size and weight while increasing the energy efficiency of the train. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-rail-solutions-help-turkey-expand-its-rail-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-rail-solutions-help-turkey-expand-its-rail-sector/ Turkey is investing billions of US dollars over the next decade in the modernization and expansion of its high-speed, regional, freight and urban rail transportation networks. ABB power products for rolling stock and rail infrastructure are playing an important role. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-completes-acquisition-of-envitech-energy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-completes-acquisition-of-envitech-energy/ Acquisition expands ABB’s technology offering in the electrical equipment and solutions sector for rail infrastructure. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-buy-envitech-energy-to-expand-presence-in-north-american-rail-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-buy-envitech-energy-to-expand-presence-in-north-american-rail-market/ Acquisition complements ABB’s existing offering in the supply of electrical equipment and solutions for the rail infrastructure market. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-exhibit-rail-offering-at-key-event-in-brisbane-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-to-exhibit-rail-offering-at-key-event-in-brisbane-australia/ ABB’s offering for the transport industry has been enlarged with the addition of Mincom, an Australia-based software company, acquired in July 2011, and the Group’s complete portfolio of enterprise asset and work-management software for rail will be presented for the first time at Australia’s largest rail event this month. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:30:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-15-million-substation-order-for-new-rail-metro-line-in-poland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-15-million-substation-order-for-new-rail-metro-line-in-poland/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth about $15 million to build seven new medium-voltage substations that will supply power to a new metro line in Warsaw. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-opens-new-production-line-for-3kv-emu-converters-in-poland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-opens-new-production-line-for-3kv-emu-converters-in-poland/ ABB, the world leader in power and automation technologies steps up production of traction systems in Poland. High-quality, rugged, and energy-saving traction converters are key components for modernizing Poland’s rail vehicle fleet and strengthen ABB’s position in the rail-vehicle equipment market. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:00:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-gaining-momentum-in-indias-growing-railway-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-gaining-momentum-in-indias-growing-railway-market/ Indian Railways is upgrading an increasing number of electric locomotives with ABB’s BORDLINE M180, an efficient, low-maintenance converter for auxiliary electrical systems. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-powering-new-rolling-stock-in-central-asia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-powering-new-rolling-stock-in-central-asia/ ABB has recently won two important orders for key power components for new freight locomotives and intercity passenger trains in resource-rich Kazakhstan. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smaller-lighter-abb-solutions-help-power-new-monorail-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/smaller-lighter-abb-solutions-help-power-new-monorail-trains/ ABB low voltage products and customized solutions for rolling stock will help to power Bombardier Transportation’s new monorail vehicles for lines currently under construction in São Paulo, Brazil and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-contributes-towards-sustainable-urban-rail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-contributes-towards-sustainable-urban-rail/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will aim to demonstrate how its innovative products and solutions can support the development of urban transportation projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:35:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-helping-switzerland-become-the-most-rail-friendly-country-in-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-helping-switzerland-become-the-most-rail-friendly-country-in-the-world/ ABB is helping the Swiss rail network – which has the highest frequency of train services in the world – expand its high-speed operations and perform at the highest levels of efficiency, reliability and safety, including the 57 kilometer Gotthard rail tunnel, the longest tunnel on the planet. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:04:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-modular-equipment-to-upgrade-network-rails-southern-region-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-modular-equipment-to-upgrade-network-rails-southern-region-distribution/ ABB medium voltage modular equipment for substations will enable Network Rail to enhance the DC power supply for its Southern Region as part of a project to enable an enhanced train service Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:55:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-helps-south-africa-prepare-for-the-world-cup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-helps-south-africa-prepare-for-the-world-cup/ South Africa is the first African nation to host the world’s premier international football tournament, and ABB has made significant contributions to tournament venues and infrastructure in several host cities. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:51:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-30-million-power-orders-for-indian-rail-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-30-million-power-orders-for-indian-rail-network/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $30 million from the Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited (BRBCL). The orders, for a turnkey substation and power transformers, were booked in the first quarter. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:21:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-powers-first-automated-metro-system-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-powers-first-automated-metro-system-in-the-middle-east/ Reliable, high quality power is key to keeping the recently launched Dubai Metro running smoothly. ABB’s Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS) and low-voltage products are working together to deliver reliable power to Red line stations of Dubai Metro. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:48:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-empowers-wuhan-guangzhou-high-speed-railway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-empowers-wuhan-guangzhou-high-speed-railway/ ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, provided comprehensive and advanced power equipment during the construction of the Wuhan-Guangzhou high-speed passenger line, which was inaugurated today. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:53:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-70-million-power-order-for-london-underground/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abb-wins-70-million-power-order-for-london-underground/ Substation to provide reliable power as UK capital adds new trains to underground network. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:18:30 +0000