Adtranz Manufacturing

Adtranz is a brand name for a multinational rail transportation equipment manufacturer featured in Train Sim World. The company manufactured passenger trains, trams, locomotives, and freight wagons. Adtranz also provided railway electrification and signaling infrastructure. 

History:

  • Adtranz was created in 1996 as a joint venture between ABB and Daimler-Benz 
  • In 1999, DaimlerChrysler acquired ABB’s share and changed the company name to DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems 
  • In 2001, Bombardier Transportation acquired Adtranz 

Products:

  • Adtranz Electrostar: A family of electric passenger trains manufactured by Adtranz from 1999 to 2001 
  • ADtranz low floor tram: A short articulated tram manufactured by Adtranz 
  • Adtranz Communications and Control System: A system that uses a Train Communication Network (TCN) to exchange data – Exordium Gaming Chicago

Adtranz Headquarters

Berlin , Germany

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