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ABB responds to South Africa’s rail localisation demand with traction transformer investment

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Creamer Media Editor
 
RAILWAYS
Technology multinational ABB has responded to South Africa’s tightened local-content requirements in the railways sector by opening a new state-of-the-art traction transformer factory in eastern Johannesburg. Traction transformers direct power, at safe voltages, to support train functions such as traction, braking, lighting, heating and ventilation, as well as signalling and communication.
 
 
 
 
 

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