480V Head End Power (HEP)

Head end power (HEP) for locomotive hauled passenger rail cars. 6 contact, integrally molded head end power connectors

The power source can be from a power car or
wayside ground based source. Head end power is a convenient and flexible means by which electrical power can be generated by a central source and transmitted through each rail car via a trainline connection to operate auxiliary equipment.

Typical HEP loads include HVAC, lighting battery charging/low voltage power supply, food service equipment and water heating equipment. The Cadillac brand of HEP trainline products has been time tested and provides the reliability and quality that you expect!

Clements 480V jumper and receptacle assemblies are 100% electrically tested for IR and Hi-pot per APTA specifications.

480V RPA/RRA Series in-field repairable kits also available for quick fix repair situations!