Growth Drivers
Transportation Systems
Overview
Safety and stability
For rail service providers, safety and on-time delivery of high quality service are the key to business. Through our train control and monitoring systems (TCMS), safety technology systems, and automated control systems that autonomously evaluate operational status and control operations accordingly, we provide the advanced transportation technologies to keep passengers feeling at ease.
Comfort
Mitsubishi Electric offers the transportation system innovations needed to provide ease of use for all passengers, and a high level of comfort. From railcar comfort and train station convenience to the timely provision of information and other advanced services, we deliver a wide range of technologies only possible from a diversified electrical and electronics manufacturer.
Ecology
Mitsubishi Electric offers an environment-conscious approach to transportation systems for the sustainable development of society and high-quality lifestyles in the future. We strive to achieve ever-higher environmental performance through new technological innovations, such as low-energy-consumption rolling stock, effective utilization of regenerated electric power, and leveling of power loads.
Products
Transportation Systems
History
1921
Mitsubishi Electric launched its transportation system business.
1960
First delivery to the overseas market: Propulsion systems for electric locomotives of Indian National Railway
2000s
Delivered the first Train Integrated Management System (TIMS) in Japan.
2001
Delivered Japanese first “Train Vision” on-board information system
2013
Supplied the world’s first SiC-based auxiliary power supply unit.
2014
World's first order of 3.3kV/1500A All SiC based VVVF inverter for 1500VDC catenaries.
R&D/Technologies
Order for prototype traction transformers from French National Railways
Mitsubishi Electric is the first Japanese company to be certified by SNCF as a propulsion systems supplier.
Expanded lineup of integrated 400V AC-output station energy-saving inverters
This lineup contributes to more energy-efficient operations, even at train stations with high-load demands of 400V power distribution circuits.
Concepts for advanced rail travel
We’re looking to the future, including enhancements such as barrier-free fare collection in stations, personalized onboard services, and more.
Railcar electrical equipment for Hong Kong MTR train replacement project
Mitsubishi Electric was contracted to participate. The contract covers 93 train sets comprising 744 cars that will operate on Hong Kong's mass transit railway (MTR).
Railway systems for TfNSW (Transport for New South Wales)
This project is the biggest order in the history of Mitsubishi Electric's railway business in the Oceania market.
Future prospects of transportation systems
Overseas business expansion; technological prospects; railway energy and environmental solutions to support a low-carbon society, and more...
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