Ground-level power supply for trams

· Pesky's Blog · Aug. 23, 2026, 10:36 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses ground-level power supply systems for trams, focusing on two main technologies: Alstom's Aesthetic Power Supply (APS) and Ansaldo's TramWave. It explores the history, technical implementations, and deployment challenges of these systems, while highlighting their environmental benefits compared to traditional overhead contact systems.