BORDLINE® ESC
Traction Energy Storage Converters
High power bidirectional DC/DC
ABB's Energy Storage Converter (ESC) solutions are built on ABB’s proven standard platform — combining robust hardware and flexible software architecture to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance.
Available in both galvanically isolated and non-isolated configurations, each BORDLINE® ESC is fully customizable to meet specific energy management needs.
Engineered according to railway standards, these converters are also adaptable to a wide range of vehicle types.
BORDLINE® ESC can interface with any type of batteries, not limited to ABB technologies, and support key functionalities such as energy recovery, emergency traction support, and peak shaving — making them ideal for any railway application.
Key Benefits
Customizable
Tailorable for a best integration in any railway vehicleScalable
Any power from 200 kW to 1.2 MW. Thanks to several elementary modules of 100 kW, 200 kW and 400 kWRedundant
For high power application the several modules can be independently controlledSafe
With or without galvanic insulationUniversal
Suitable for 750 or 1500 or 3000 VDC railway voltagesFlexible
Compatible with any ABB Traction batteries or third part energy storage systemsProduct Application
Light Rail Vehicles
ABB’s traction systems for light rail vehicles support the construction of clean, safe railway networks in cities. As your ideal partner, ABB provides complete high-efficient and reliable solutions to power a wide application range for any light rail vehicle and related vehicle concepts, for new vehicles and fleet refurbishment.
Electrict Multiple units and Battery Electric Multiple Unit Trains
ABB provides complete traction system to power regional, suburban and intercity trains that carry large numbers of passengers under demanding conditions. Vehicle manufacturers and railway operators can rely on ABB traction technology to provide higher reliability and higher energy efficiency, as well as ensuring a punctual and more comfortable ride for the passengers.
Metros
ABB’s traction systems for Metros support the construction of clean, safe railway networks in cities. As your ideal partner, ABB provides complete high-efficient and reliable solutions to power a wide application range for new vehicles and fleet refurbishment.
Locomotives
ABB works with most of the leading rolling stock manufacturers and offers complete portfolio of traction solutions from a few 100 kW to more than 7 MW and for all types of locomotives (e.g. passenger, freight, shunting), power heads, and distributed propulsion systems. As your traction chain partner, we are driven to supply state-of-the-art traction solutions for your fleet’s optimum overall performance and highest efficiency.
High Speed Trains
ABB supplies complete traction systems that powers many of the world’s high-speed trains including traction converters, traction motors, as well as auxiliary converters that distribute the power to the train’s onboard applications. ABB offers complete solutions for new vehicles and fleet refurbishment that offer the best overall solution and optimization in terms of cost, reliability, weight, size and energy efficiency.
Service for Energy Storage Converters
Service Level Agreement for Traction Systems
Maximize performance and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of your traction solutions with ABB's traction service level agreements.
Retrofit Solutions for Rail Vehicles
ABB’s retrofit solutions enable operators to modernize existing rail vehicles with the latest traction technologies.
Spare Parts
High quality spare parts for reliable operations.
Repairs
Restore your operations quickly.
Technical Support
Fast motors, generators, drives and battery recovery with direct access to ABB’s expertise.
Training
Keep your team’s competence up to date to manage your assets effectively.
Installation and Commissioning
Getting it right from the very start.