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List of railway electrification systems

This is a list of the power supply systems that are, or have been, used for railway electrification.

Note that the voltages are nominal and vary depending on load and distance from the substation.


As of 2023 many trams and trains use on-board solid-state electronics to convert these supplies to run three-phase AC traction motors.


Tram electrification systems are listed here.

Volts: or volt

voltage

direct current

overhead line

later operated by London Transport

London County Council Tramways

streetcars in New York City (Manhattan), New York

Washington, D.C. streetcars

ship handlers (called mules)

Panama Canal locks'

(in German)

Electrification systems, track gauges and electrified track lengths in selected countries

Map of European voltage systems

England—details of 3rd rail electrification

Southern Electric