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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Germany: Alstom and VMS Present Battery-Powered Electric Train in Saxony
Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) have presented a battery-powered train for the Chemnitz-Leipzig line in Saxony, Germany.
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EXPO Ferroviaria 2023
Zoppas Industries is participating in EXPO Ferroviaria 2023, the international exhibition for railway technologies, products, and systems.
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Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train
Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services.
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How to Keep Your Technology up to Date Proactively
Televic GSP offers a more proactive approach to obsolesence and lifecycle management of your train components.
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Discover Tde’s Customisable Cable-Guided Roller Blinds
Texat decor engineering AG's (Tde) cable-guided roller blind can be used in train passenger areas, driver's cabs, dining cars and more.
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PCNS Passive Components Networking Symposium
Zoppas Industries Switzerland AG is excited to announce participation in the upcoming 4th PCNS Passive Components Networking Symposium.
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Improving Air Quality in Public Transportation
Lumin-Air believes the benefits of improving air quality in public transportation go beyond the health & safety of riders & operators.
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Knorr-Bremse to Supply Braking Systems for CRRC Metros in Chengdu
CRRC has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the complete braking systems for 36 new metro trains that will operate in Chengdu, China.
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Dürr Technik Launches Next Gen E-Bull
Dürr Technik is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its next generation E-Bull oil-free piston compressor.
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High Voltage, Hybrid Solutions
SKF are extending the lifecycle of bearings by utilising hybrid solutions to phase out harmful high voltage currents.
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New Metallic Enclosure for DC Circuit Breaker UR10 & UR15: Redefining Protection
Sécheron is glad to announce the NEW metallic enclosure for DC circuit breakers UR10 and UR15, with rated voltages of 900 VDC or 1,800 VDC.
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Spain: CAF MiiRA and Euskotren to Trial Train Wheel Soundproofing Solutions
CAF MiiRA has entered into a collaboration with Euskotren to trial wheel soundproofing solutions for trains in Basque Country, Spain.
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Cost Efficient, Low Maintenance Pantograph Air Compressors
Dürr Technik is a market leader in pantograph air compressors, renowned for its ability to customise solutions to meet customer requirements…
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Škoda to Supply Traction Motors for Melbourne's New Tram Fleet
Škoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne, Australia.
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Accessing Better Outcomes: Signalling Power Supplies
Viper Innovations' CableGuardian bridges the compliance gap to deliver safety, performance and efficiency for signalling power supplies.
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Li-Fire & Fireaway Inc. Combat Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
Used together, the fire blanket and Stat-X First Responder confine lithium-ion battery fires to the vehicle, thus reducing collateral damage…
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High Voltage, Hybrid Solutions
SKF's hybrid deep groove ball bearing offers lower friction, higher precision, and superior electrical insulation properties.
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10 Years of Frauscher India: A Success Story to Be Proud Of
Discover how Frauscher India has impacted the Indian Railway Industry over the last 10 years in this interview with Akhilesh Yadav.
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ORR Tells Rail Industry: Improve Reliability of Passenger Assistance
The ORR has told the British rail industry that it needs to improve the reliability of passenger assistance for disabled passengers.
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We Keep You on Track!
At the recent Annual General Meeting of GESCO SE, MAE was once again able to put its expertise in very special focus.
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Different Frequency Voltages with a DC/AC Inverter in Railway
Premium's DC/AC inverter can power several electrical devices, with different frequency requirements, from the same batteries.
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Reinventing the Wheel
SKF dives into the history of train wheels and wheelset bearings, exploring the evolution of their design over the ages.
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Introducing Motherson’s Rolling Stock Business
An introduction to Motherson Rolling Stock, a manufacturer of electrical systems, wiring harnesses, roof & underframe wiring systems and mor…
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Breathing New Life into Bearings
According to SKF; the rail industry is facing the challenge of lowering its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.