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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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.
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Hitachi Rail Completes Phase 1 Rollout of Tri-Mode 'Blues' Trains
Hitachi Rail has completed phase one of the production and rollout of its tri-mode Masaccio trains for service in Italy.
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In Focus: Axleboxes
Axleboxes are a vital component of a train’s suspension system, providing support to the axle & maintaining proper alignment with wheelsets.
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Bearing Life: More than Mathematics
SKF believes the reliable performance of railway equipment relies heavily on the durability of its components, particularly the bearings.
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We’ve Upgraded Our ORANGE™ Locomotive Air Conditioner (A/C)
To contend with current environmental and climate challenges, INPS has upgraded its patented ORANGE™ Locomotive Air Conditioner (A/C).
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Germany: Siemens and SWEG Open Depot for Battery-Powered Trains
Siemens Mobility and SWEG are opening a rail depot in Offenburg, Germany to maintain the Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains.
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We Install Our Machines Ourselves!
MAE assembles its machines exclusively with personnel at customers' sites and subsequently commissions them.
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FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network
The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain's rail network.
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PowerRail Australia Visits USA
PowerRail recently hosted staff from PowerRail Australia to discuss best practices & strategies following their latest move to a new facilit…
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PointPerfect Augmented Smart GNSS Antenna/Receivers
u-blox and Tallysman Wireless Inc. have announced they have signed a design partner agreement for the development of the PointPerfect PPP-RT…
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Australia: Progress Rail to Build Battery-Powered Aurizon Freight Locomotive
Aurizon has contracted Progress Rail to build a zero-emissions capable battery-powered freight locomotive in Australia.
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Alstom Visits Erkath for Pre-Acceptance Test
Alstom recently visited MAE in Erkath for a pre-acceptance test of its new wheelset press type RADS 2-315.
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VR FleetCare Provides Air Conditioning Maintenance
VR FleetCare's service operations are expanding to the maintenance of air conditioning systems in light rail vehicles in Helsinki.
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China: Alstom Demonstrates New Propulsion System on Chengdu Line 7
Alstom NUG Propulsion System Co. has successfully applied its silicon carbide and permanent magnet motor propulsion system on a demo train.
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The Process of the Custom-Made Projects in Power Electronics
Premium Power Supplies is constantly researching & developing new solutions to meet the ever-changing demands of railway, energy & high-tech…
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Frauscher Pulse
Frauscher Pulse is a sophisticated service concept that comprises operational maintenance work, data-driven services and much more.
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TSL-ESCHA and MAFELEC at the First Train & Rail
TSL-ESCHA presented a wide range of push buttons, warning sounders, signal devices and LED lighting for rail transport at Train & Rail 2023.
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Masats Will Present Its Latest Innovations at the UITP Expo
Masats will be presenting several new public transport accessibility systems for the bus and railway sectors at the UITP summit in Barcelona…
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APTA Rail 2023
NSH USA is exhibiting at the annual APTA Rail Conference, which takes place June 11-14, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Tallysman Introduces the HC871SXF
Tallysman® Wireless Inc. is excited to announce the dual-band low-profile HC871SXF to its industry-leading line of helical GNSS antennas.