Hitachi Energy to provide key components that is traction transformer to support railway electrification. Traction transformers are key components in the traction chain that affect both the performance and operator services of the train.
Hitachi Energy India Limited has received an order of over 160 crores to provide one of the key components to support the total railway network electrification of the country. India is the operator of the world’s fourth-largest railway network and the government has set a target of 100% electrification of broad-gauge routes by 2023.
At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the Indian government has reiterated its previous promise to reduce 45% of the carbon emission intensity by 2030. Railway electrification is one of the targeted measures to stand firm on its promise and gradually achieve the net-zero goal. Electric locomotive manufacturers, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) and Diesel Loco Modernisation Works (DMW), part of Indian Railways has placed an order of traction transformer needed for passenger and freight locomotives supply with Hitachi Energy during October-December 2021.
Venu Nuguri, Managing Director and CEO of Hitachi Energy India Limited commented on the recent developments, “Electricity is the backbone of the entire energy supply system. We at Hitachi have reiterated our commitment to actively contribute to accelerated electrification of the world’s transportation system including the railway network.”
Furthermore, the Indian railway has been a long-standing customer of Hitachi Energy. He added, “This deal cements Indian railway’s trust in our service. More importantly, this 100% electrification target will help India on building sustainable transportation network.”
Hitachi Energy fulfils the power supply component demands for half the world’s electric locomotives and train sets with traction transformers. Traction transformers are key components in the traction chain that affect both the performance and operator services of the train. Till now, the global tech leader has installed over 30,000 units of traction transformers which enable essential train functions including traction, lighting, ventilation, braking, signalling and communication.