Propulsion & Control Equipment

The Heart, Muscles and Brain of the Train

Bombardier Transportation is the world’s leading provider of propulsion and control equipment for rail vehicles. Our solutions set the standard of reliability and sustainability.

Without propulsion and control equipment, no rail vehicle can move. In the end, this equipment defines the vehicle performance. Bombardier Transportation provides the complete chain of propulsion and control equipment for all types of rail vehicles. Our core product portfolio is MITRAC and includes the following systems:

Traction Converters: Transforming power from catenary or diesel engines
Auxiliary Converters: Supplying power to doors, lighting, air-conditioning etc.
Drives: Enabling traction effort
Electronics: Managing all kinds of communication in a train as well as controlling the propulsion system

MITRAC equipment has been created with a clear ambition to fulfill customer needs. We are boosting customer competitiveness and exceeding expectations. And we are driven by reliability and committed to sustainable mobility.

To achieve our ambitious objectives, we are designing game changers – and as such we know that our MITRAC equipment is always judged by its single most important feature: reliability.

MITRAC is driven by reliability.

Boosting Customer Competitiveness

MITRAC solutions increase passenger satisfaction and decrease operational costs, enhancing vehicle manufacturer and operator competitiveness.

Exceeding Expectations

MITRAC not only meets industry standards and regulations, it also exceeds expectations and provides true revenue-generating solutions for our customers.

Driven by Reliability

MITRAC powers some of the world’s most reliable fleets. We design for reliability and achieve excellent reliability. For our customers this simply means: It works!

Committed to Sustainable Mobility

MITRAC facilitates rail’s inherent environmental advantages. Energy-efficient design of each MITRAC component and complete system reflect our commitment to sustainable mobility.