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 trains. Our solutions set the standard in reliability and sustainability.

Without propulsion and control equipment, no train can move. This equipment defines the vehicle’s performance in the end. Bombardier Transportation provides the complete chain of propulsion and control equipment for all types of trains. Our core product family is named MITRAC (Modular Integrated TRACtion system) and includes the following systems:

Propulsion Converters: Transform power from any energy source or diesel engines (traction and auxiliary converters)

Traction Drives: Enable traction effort to the wheel

Electronics: Managing all kinds of communication in a train as well as controlling the propulsion, on-board information and wayside systems

MITRAC equipment has been created with a clear ambition to fulfill our customer needs. Bombardier Transportation is boosting customer competitiveness and exceeding their expectations with our propulsion equipment. 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.

Boosting Customer Competitiveness

MITRAC solutions increase passenger satisfaction and decrease operational cost by improving reliability and thus 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 the complete system reflect our commitment to sustainable mobility.