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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Job Done!
MAE. recently installed and commissioned a new wheelset maintenance machine on schedule in São Paolo.
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Flexible Fabric Expansion Joints
MöllerWerke manufactures high-quality, customised fabric expansion joints that absorb movement and compensate tolerances.
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ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland's New Trains
ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).
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CCS Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
We are delighted to announce that Complete Composite Systems has been awarded ISO 9001 accreditation.
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Handrail Light for Rail Vehicles
TSL-ESCHA has introduced two versions of handrail lighting specifically designed for rail vehicles: the HL22 and HL18.
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Capitol Industrial Batteries – Where Service is Alive and Well
Whether you require batteries repaired, overhauled or replaced, Capitol are trusted and relied upon by a range of UK rail industry companies…
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NSH Group: ASLRRA 2024
NSH USA will be exhibiting at the ASLRRA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition, which takes place on March 24-26 in Kansas City, USA.
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Hexagon Cuts Costs of Wheelset Inspection and Brings Predictive Maintenance to the Rail Industry
With the CALIPRI X, Hexagon introduces an automated solution for precise train wheel profile measurement and predictive maintenance.
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New Zealand: Stadler to Supply 33 Locomotives to KiwiRail
KiwiRail and Stadler have signed an additional two contracts for the supply of 33 locomotives in New Zealand.
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CO₂LITE Transport CO₂ Compressor
BITZER's CO₂LITE compressor ideally suits HVAC units in the rail sector with low height requirements, such as metro applications.
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Metra Orders 16 Battery-Electric Stadler Trains for Chicago
Metra has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply 16 battery-electric trains for operation in Chicago and the surrounding region.
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Wheel, Axle, Wheelset: We Join Safety-Relevant Components
MAE. ensures that wheel discs and axles are reliably and securely pressed with its bespoke calibration service.
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Greener Railways with BITZER
BITZER compressors meet the high demand for climate-friendly solutions for mobile refrigeration and air conditioning applications.
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Transport for London Launches Equity in Motion Plan
The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have published a plan to make London transport fairer, more accessible and more inclusive…
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Romania: ABB to Retrofit 19 CFR Călători Locomotives
ABB has been contracted to deliver a complete traction chain to upgrade 19 CFR Călători locomotives in Romania.
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ANTONICS Technology for Wiener Linien
ANTONICS has been supporting Vienna's trams and underground trains on their way towards the digital age.
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Italy: FdC Orders Additional Narrow-Gauge H2 Trains from Stadler
Italian rail operator FdC has ordered a further three narrow-gauge hydrogen trains from Stadler from a framework agreement signed in 2023.
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Fireaway: Introducing their Smallest Electrical Generator
Fireaway Inc. is proud to announce the release of its new 15-gram electrical fire suppression generator.
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Knorr-Bremse to Equip 246 Stadler Trams
Knorr-Bremse has announced it will be outfitting at least 246 CITYLINK trams with both braking and air conditioning systems.
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intreXis Converters For Every Application
The successful 500 watt DC/DC converter series IC30x from intreXis is, without a doubt, the reference in this power class.
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Autorack Lighting for Effortless Automobile Loading and Unloading!
The introduction of a modular LED light system by INPS for Autorack railcars addresses the challenges posed by dim yard lights.
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Visor Wayfinding Solution Wins Best Accessibility Solution
Visor has been named the winner of the 2023 Automation & Self-Service Awards in Accessibility at the Self-Service Innovation Summit in Miami…
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Porterbrook Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains
Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter at the Long Marston Rail Innovation…
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GoMedia Avatars to Increase Passenger Accessibility
GoMedia is developing a ground-breaking solution to improve public transport accessibility for passengers using British Sign Language (BSL).