Case Study
Enhancing power quality for Bulgarian Railways: Reactive power compensator PQC-STATCON helps ensure grid compliance
Enhancing power quality for Bulgarian Railways: Reactive power compensator PQC-STATCON helps ensure grid compliance
Reactive power compensators from ABB, installed in five traction substations across Bulgaria have improved power quality across the rail network, bringing further benefits such as increased availability of the supply network, higher reliability and improved energy efficiency. The Bulgarian State Railways, founded in 1888, are among the oldest rail networks in Europe. Providing passenger and freight services, they cover more than 4,200 kilometers and connect diverse geographies – from the snow-capped Balkan mountains to the sunny Black Sea coast, from the bustling state capital Sofia to culture hub Plovdiv, and from Balkan Serbia to Mediterranean Greece. The National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), responsible for the smooth operation and maintenance of thi