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 News
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Unlocking the Power of DC/AC Inverters
Premium delves comprehensively into the realm of DC/AC inverters, elucidating their underlying principles and widespread applications.
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Back in the Railroad Country, China
MAE. Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH's sales engineer and deputy sales manager pursue new and concrete projects in China.
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GB Railfreight Successfully Trials Brake Monitoring IoT System
Collaborating with Icomera, DG8 and SENSEi Networks, GBRf has tested a first-of-its-kind solution for monitoring wheel & brake issues.
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MöllerWerke Traction Motor Boots in Test
MöllerWerke not only manufactures individual traction motor boots, but also offers customers the opportunity to test them in its in-house la…
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Chicago Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets
Chicago's commuter rail operator, Metra has been awarded a 169.3 million USD grant to purchase zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.
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HEAR App Honored with the 2023 APTA AdWheel Grand Award
GoMedia was presented with a trophy at the APTA 2023 AdWheel Awards for Icomera's HEAR instructional video.
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Series 82 with Cable Connection
EAO has extended the robust Series 82 with a new product variant with vibration-resistant cable connections.
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EAO Launches New Website
Easy to navigate, tailored to the target audience and in a modern design: the EAO website has got a new shine.
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Saudi Arabia Railways and Alstom to Demonstrate Hydrogen Passenger Train
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Alstom will demonstrate the first hydrogen-powered passenger train in the Kingdom this month.
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Fireaway Announces new Executive Vice President of Global Sales
Fireaway Inc. are pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. James (Jim) Dickinson, as the executive vice president of global sales.
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INPS Group to Showcase Products at APTA Expo 2023
Visit INPS Group, a leader of products and services for the transit industry, at the APTA Expo in Florida this October - booth #2888.
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Liverpool's Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station
Liverpool City Region's Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October to be served by the UK's first battery-powered passenger trains.
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Series 57 – New with Clean Touch® Coating Available
Antimicrobial-coated door opening pushbuttons from EAO reduce the build-up and growth of bacteria – for more safety in public areas.
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Expo Ferroviaria 2023
LANFRANCO & Cie will be exhibiting at the Expo Ferroviaria Show in Milan, Italy, Pavilion 9P Stand C90, from October 3 to 5.
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Rail Telecoms are the Vital Backbone for Modern Rail Operations
Viavi's upcoming webinar aims to provide an overview of what an engineer needs to know about using Drive Tests in the rail environment.
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EN 45545 Interiors Textile Materials
Testori has recently updated its comprehensive range of textile materials to comply to the latest EN 45545 standards.
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Success in Power Electronics Integration to Power HVAC in Trams
A prominent manufacturer of HVAC systems for the railway industry partnered with Premium PSU to create a custom tram inverter.
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Wikov Secured a Service-Production Base in North America
On September 13, 2023, Wikov successfully acquired a 100% stake in Wessex Precision Machining Limited in the Canadian province of Ontario.
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Safe Level Crossings – Efficiently Protected!
Discover the strengths of FIPSYSTEMS cable protection for level crossings, the perfect choice for reliable rail infrastructure.
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Knorr-Bremse to Equip Swedish High-Speed Trains with Braking Systems for Alstom
Knorr-Bremse will equip Alstom's high-speed trains for Sweden with a range of technologies, including the latest CubeControl braking system.
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Ningbo Rail Transit Chooses SKF Technology
With technology from SKF, Ningbo Rail Transit has extended the service life of critical refurbished bearings on 8 trainset vehicles.
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Railway Interchange 2023
NSH USA is exhibiting at the biennial Railway Interchange exhibition and technical conference, which takes place October 1-4, 2023.
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Škoda Partners with TATA AutoComp to Target India's Rail Market
Škoda Group has signed a MoU with TATA AutoComp Systems to focus on supplying manufacturing components for India's railway market.
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CK Touchless – Touchless and Tactile Activation
The CK Touchless is the first hybrid push button from TSL-ESCHA that features touchless and tactile activation.