Powering Sustainable Transport of Tomorrow
BORDLINE® Compact Converters are integrated traction converters designed for high performance and reliability. They combine propulsion and auxiliary power supply in a single unit, reducing system complexity and saving valuable space. With all power electronics consolidated into one product, the converters ensure efficient operation, easy integration, and a compact design with just one interface to the vehicle.
Field proven traction converters
Flexible engineering based on standardized building blocks.
Proven performance
Trusted ABB technology with global references and decades of field experience.Lifecycle Efficiency
Designed for long product life, easy integration, and minimal maintenance - delivering optimized total cost of ownership.Tailored solutions
Flexible solutions covering all supply systems - catenary systems, diesel, ESS or hydrogen - customized to vehicle and power needs.Common Applications
Our traction converters power a wide range of rail and transport applications – from light rail and metros to high-speed trains, locomotives, and even mining trucks – ensuring efficiency, reliability, and performance across all vehicles.
Light Rail Vehicles
ABB's traction converters ensure smooth and efficient operation in light rail vehicles.
Metros
Compact and robust converters designed for high-frequency urban operations, providing enhanced passenger comfort.
Electrical Multiple Unit Trains
Modular converters available for all mounting locations for EMUs.
Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit Trains
Robust power electronics for hybrid operation, reducing fuel use and emissions.
Locomotives
Highly compact and powerful traction converters designed to handle demanding operations, ensuring high reliability, tractive effort, and performance under all conditions.
Special Vehicles
Custom-engineered converters for maintenance, inspection, and other special rail vehicles, supporting dependable operation and safety-critical performance.
High-speed trains
Advanced traction converter technology for superior acceleration, and precision control - enabling safe, smooth, and quiet high-speed travel.
Mining Dump Trucks
Heavy-duty converters engineered for harsh environments, providing efficient energy use and durability for electric and hybrid mining trucks.
Meeting the steepest of challenges on the Pilatus Bahn
Service for Traction 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.
Retrofit Solutions for Mining Haul Trucks
ABB’s retrofit solutions enable operators to modernize existing haul trucks with the latest 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.