Railway


RITZ is one of the world´s leading specialists for Instrument Transformers for Metro and Locomotive Applications.

GSEFB (Voltage Transformer for rail transportation) is designed for the use as high voltage transformer on electrically powered rail cars. The insulation consists of an outdoor-proof cycloaliphatic epoxy resin with extraordinary mechanical and electrical properties.

Voltage Transformers and Current Transformers for Rail Transportation are used for circuit insulation voltages up to 36 kV. They are maintenance free and correspond to European and international standards.

Key Facts

  • High-quality Standard
  • High-Safety Standard Electrical and Mechanical
  • High-Standard for difficult environmental conditions
  • In compliance with International Standards for Railways: IEC61869, EN 50463, EN50152, EN50124, EN50125
  • International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS ISO 22163) certified
  • Multi-System unit's (1,2 or 4 Systems incl. DC operation)
  • Since 2001: Special Voltage Transformer with Burst Proof Protection


Burst Proof Types

In case of any failure, burst proof Types are the best possible option, to protect all surroundings on the roof and near the train. More than 8.000 units are presently in operation in different countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.



Switching Devices for Rail Power Technology

Driescher has been successfully operating with high levels of dedication and innovation in the area of rail power technology for decades now. Thanks to their close cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, they have been able to develop many rail products up to 52,000 V / 630 A; 4000 A for overhead cable operation and substations, which are now being very successfully used by international rail operators. 

Through their partners in India, Driescher offers the following

  • AC and DC range from 1 kV to 52 kV:
  • AC indoor devices
  • DC indoor devices
  • AC outdoor devices
  • DC outdoor devices
  • AC/DC earthing switches

Outdoor switch-disconnectors for railway lines, type FLa 15/97-1B and 2B according to EN 50152-2

  • Nominal voltage 15 kV - 29 kV
  • Rated current 630 A up to 3000 A
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Outdoor disconnectors and earthing switches for railway lines, type FTr and FES, acc. to EN 50152-2

  • Nominal voltage up to 3 kV DC, 15 kV - 29 kV AC
  • Rated current 630 A and 6300 A
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Switch-disconnector for railway applications type H 27-1B, according to EN 50152-2

  • Nominal voltage 15 kV
  • Rated current 400 A
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Disconnectors and earthing switches type l31 / ITr a and ES for railway application acc. to EN 50152-2

  • Nominal voltage up to 1,5 kV DC, 15 kV a. 27,5 kV AC
  • Rated current 630 A up to 6300 A
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Outdoor Switch Disconnector

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