Train Components Categories
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On-Board Traction, Power & Safety Equipment
This section covers the systems that deliver traction, manage on-board power and ensure safety on rail vehicles. These include HVAC units, current collectors and pantographs, batteries, fire detection and suppression systems, and related equipment used across passenger and freight rolling stock.
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- Alternative Traction Technologies
- Auxiliary Power
- Diesel Engines, Alternators & Generators
- Electronic Train Components
- EMC Shielding
- Fire Detection · Suppression
- Fuel Cells & Components
- Fuel Handling · Lubricants
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Lighting · Safety Lighting
- On-Board Transformers, Inverters & Rectifiers
- Pantographs & Current Collectors
- Traction Cooling Equipment
- Traction Motors
- Train Batteries
- Train Converters
- Train Power Converters
- Train Speedometers · Safety
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Running Gear
Running gear includes all mechanical components that enable a train to run on the track, such as bogies, wheelsets, axles, bearings and suspension systems. These components support the vehicle’s weight, guide it safely along the rails and absorb forces during operation to ensure ride quality, stability and safety.
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Train Body Components
Train body components include structural elements such as doors, windows, panelling and roof sections, as well as smaller fittings and fixtures. This category also covers materials used in the construction and maintenance of train bodies, including adhesives, sealants, coatings and corrosion protection solutions.
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- Accessibility Equipment
- Buffers · Couplers · Drawgear
- Freight Train Loading · Discharge Components
- Freight Train Underframes
- Freight Wagon Bodies
- Gangways
- General Wagon Components
- Latching Systems · Handles · Hinges
- Minor Components
- Rolling Stock Materials
- Train Body Shells · Structural Parts
- Train Doors
- Train Part Forgings · Castings
- Train Windows
Train Components Documents
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Railway Wheelset Maintenance Delivers Continuous Improvement
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: NSH Group & NSH USA – Railway Wheelset Maintenance: NSH Group Delivers Continuous Improvement…
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New for Rail: Automated On-Track Measurement of Wheel Profiles
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: NEXTSENSE GmbH – New for Rail: Automated On-Track Measurement of Wheel Profiles.
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Cutting-Edge Rolling Stock Designed in France on Rails Soon
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Texelis - The Innovative Light Train: Cutting-Edge Rolling Stock Designed in France on Rails …
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J. LANFRANCO, Specialist in Manufacturing Safety Fasteners
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: J. LANFRANCO & Cie – J. LANFRANCO & Cie, the Specialist in Manufacturing Safety Fasteners.
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American Trams Get Their Heart from the Czech Republic
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Wikov - American Trams Get Their Heart from the Czech Republic.
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Access Solutions that Go the Distance
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Industrilas - Access Solutions that Go the Distance.
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It’s Time for a New Gobius!
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Gobius Sensor Technology AB – It's Time for a New Gobius!
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A Sustainable Turbocharger Manufacturer
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Hedemora Turbo & Diesel - A Sustainable Turbocharger Manufacturer.
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Motors for Points Machines, Lifting Barriers and More
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Globe Scott Motors – Motors for Points Machines, Lifting Barriers and More.
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Gmeinder and Its Yellow Fleet Gearbox Family
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH – Gmeinder and Its Yellow Fleet Gearbox Family.
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Swiss Federal Railways Talks Punctuality, Digitalisation and Security
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Frequentis - Swiss Federal Railways Talks Punctuality, Digitalisation and Security.
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Hydrogen and Batteries – Two Technologies to Move the Industry
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Cummins - Hydrogen and Batteries – Two Technologies to Move the Industry.
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Introducing the Euroguarco Group
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Euroguarco Group – Introducing the Euroguarco Group.
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The Better Way to Protect Your Products against Corrosion
Railway-News Issue 3, September 2022: Distek – The Better Way to Protect Your Products against Corrosion.
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Derby Rubber – Keeping Everything on Track
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: Derby Rubber – Keeping Everything on Track.
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Charging Forward to Accelerate the World’s Transition to E-mobility
Railway-News magazine Issue 3, September 2022: BorgWarner Akasol AG - Charging Forward to Accelerate the World’s Transition to E-mobility.
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J. LANFRANCO & Cie Top Quality Lock Nuts for Critical Joints
LANFRANCO lock nuts have the best resistance to vibration under any conditions: shock, impact, extreme temperatures and corrosion.
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J. LANFRANCO & Cie Technical Sheets
J. LANFRANCO & Cie have developed these technical sheets to aid you in the selection of the self-locking nut that suits your requirements.
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Wikov: Hexagon NVH Optimisation for an eDrive Tram Gearbox
Wikov were able to assess Hexagon's tram gearbox radiated noise and make changes to the design to improve the NVH performance.
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Smart Train Collision Avoidance System for Railway Operators
Intel and its global ecosystem of partners have developed a Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) solution.
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TECHNO-ELEC: Relays Tailored to Your Needs
TECHNO-ELEC has been providing reliable performance and flexibility in designing custom made relays for over 80 years.
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Applications for Roxtec Seals in Rolling Stock
Explore the multitude of applications for Roxtec sealing solutions in the rolling stock and e-mobility industries.
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Applications for Roxtec Seals in Rail Assets and Systems
Roxtec's certified seals cover all requirements for facilities and systems within electrification, signalling and communication.
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Roxtec: Fire Protection Seals for Rolling Stock
Use Roxtec seals for cables, metal pipes and plastic conduits to improve passenger safety and reduce the risk of equipment failure.


