Freight Train Components News
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Railcar Air Brake Parts: Understanding the Components That Keep Freight Cars Moving Safely
COMET Industries explains how railcar air brake parts and rigging work together and why correct part identification matters.
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Integrated Rail Solutions: The Benefits of Working with One Experienced Partner
COMET Industries explains how integrated rail solutions reduce downtime and simplify railcar maintenance for railroads.
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The Real Cost of Downtime: Quantifying Lost Hours from Inferior Railcar Parts
Comet explore how high-quality freight rail components, AAR compliance and real-time monitoring reduce failures, lifecycle costs and improve…
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COMET Industries Earns AAR Certification for Increased Component Life (ICL)
COMET Industries earns AAR ICL certification, enabling freight car bolsters and side frames to remain in service up to 67 years.
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2026 Freight Railcar Parts Forecast: Key Market Trends and What to Expect
COMET outlines the outlook for freight-rail parts demand to 2026, offering insights into replacement cycles and market growth
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Managing the Rail Car Lifecycle: Tips for Cost Optimization
COMET Industries explores the importance of and benefits of strategic railcar lifecycle management, as well as tips for implementation.
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Innovative Fastener Solutions by J. LANFRANCO & Cie: Meeting the Challenges of Thin Materials and Composites
J. LANFRANCO & Cie has addressed the fastening challenges of thin materials and composites with versatile, precision-engineered solutions.
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J. LANFRANCO & Cie: InnoTrans 2024
J. LANFRANCO & Cie will be presenting at the international trade fair InnoTrans, from 24–27 September in Berlin.
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DB to Set Up 150 Pop-Up Digital Automatic Coupling Workshops Across Europe
Deutsche Bahn plans to complete the equipping of freight wagons with digital automatic coupling (DAC) at pop-up workshops across Europe.
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J. LANFRANCO & Cie Will Be Attending InnoTrans 2022
See J. LANFRANCO & Cie's range of safety fasteners and self-locking nuts at InnoTrans in Berlin, stand 330, hall 8.2.
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Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero
This month, Cummins Inc. and Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs.
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UK: DEFT Freight Terminal Electrification Project Begins Trial
A competition-winning idea to support the decarbonisation of rail is currently being trialled at a rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire…
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DB's New 'm2' Generation of Freight Cars Ready for Series Production
DB's new freight car, the 'm2' ('m-squared'), has successfully completed all approval procedures, making it ready for series production.
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deugro Launches Sustainable Energy Division
deugro has launched a new Sustainable Energy division, providing a dedicated global team to support the global energy transition.
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Rail Freight and PathPlanner: 3Squared feature on latest RSSB podcast
3Squared's Martin Gleadow joins Director General of the Rail Freight Group, Maggie Simpson, on the latest RSSB podcast.
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TX Logistik to Introduce New Service in Sweden
The logistics operator TX Logistik is to introduce a new service in Sweden for European transport company LKW Walter.
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New EMR Aurora Contract Supports STAUFF
STAUFF is providing key products for the new EMR Aurora contract, such as specialist clamping solutions and tube manipulation.
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Parker Unveils Next Generation of Thermal Gap Filler Pads
Thermal Gap Filler Pads, THERM-A-GAP™️ PAD 30 and 60 from Parker Chomerics optimises heat transfer applications in electronic systems.
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Parker Launches New Optimised FEM Quick Coupling Series
Parker Hannifin launches new optimised FEM Quick Coupling Series, offering an increased working pressure of up to 350 bar.
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IMA Dresden: The Heart of Our Test Benches
IMA Dresden explains how the heart of their test benches is the hydraulic system which is constantly supplying the test bench with oil.
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The New Silk Road is Booming for DB Cargo
A new DB Cargo subsidiary, DB Cargo Transasia, has been established in Shanghai due to the popularity of the New Silk Road rail route.
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PTFE Hose from Parker Surpasses the Limitations of Other Hose Types
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, launches its 2030T-V70CON convoluted PTFE hose.
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IMA Dresden: Thorough Shaking Means Proper Testing
IMA Dresden's hexapod shaker test bench shakes elements for customer testing, from small telematic modules to seat connections.
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Parker Presents Leadership Tech Talk on Mobile Electrification
Parker Hannifin will present a new ‘Expert Insights’ leadership tech talk on mobile electrification on Thursday 18 November 2021.