IEC 60050-811:2017给出了与铁路电气设备和系统中使用的电力牵引相关的通用术语，以及与特定应用和相关技术相关的通用术语。这个新版本回顾和补充了以前的版本。根据IEC指南108:2006，它具有水平标准的地位。该术语与IEV其他专业部分开发的术语一致。

IEC 60050-811:2017 gives the general terminology relating to electric traction used in electrical equipment and systems for railways, as well as general terms pertaining to specific applications and associated technologies. This new edition reviews and complements the previous one. It has the status of a horizontal standard in accordance with IEC Guide 108:2006. This terminology is consistent with the terminology developed in the other specialized parts of the IEV.