Abstract: For the design of hybrid energy storage tram, simulation is an effective method to accelerate the development cycle and save development costs. This paper analyzed the running mode and system structure of the train, and built a dynamic model of the tram based on the energy macroscopic representation（EMR）. At the same time, the accuracy was verified by the measured data. Secondly, for different simulation models of trams, this paper compared the simulation accuracy and simulation time respectively, and concluded that the simulation accuracy of the train "quasi-static" model is higher than 98%, and the simulation time saves 92.6% compared with the dynamic model. Finally, for a planned tram line, the rationality of the energy storage system configuration and control strategy was obtained by simulation. At the same time, it is concluded that the forward simulation method is better than the backward simulation method in calculating the dynamic performance of the train in the case of train failure.