This lecture will explore the latest advances in railway traction technologies and their role in enabling a sustainable, efficient, and high-performance railway system. Professor Stuart Hillmansen will examine the evolution of traction systems beyond conventional electrification, focusing on emerging solutions that address decarbonisation, operational flexibility, and whole-system energy efficiency.

Key themes will include:

- The deployment of battery-electric multiple units and hybrid solutions.

- Advances in energy storage systems and their integration with rail operations.

- Progress in hydrogen fuel cell technologies and associated infrastructure challenges.

- The role of hydrogen and alternative fuels.

- Developments in advanced AC electrification and power electronics.

- Systems-level perspectives

The talk will highlight real-world demonstrations, international best practice, and ongoing research that is shaping the future of modern traction systems.

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