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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DB Installs Climate-Friendly Lighting at 1,000 Train Stations
In 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been converting the lighting at around 1,000 train stations to energy-efficient sources such as LEDs.
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epsotech Receives Silver Status in EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
epsotech has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver rating in environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
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Tallymatics Participates in GNSS Augmentation Webinar
Tallymatics recently co-hosted a webinar focused on Global Navigation Satellite System Augmentation Technology, alongside GPS World.
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ACB-3000, 2 Milliseconds Switching When One Line Fails
The ACB-3000 from Premium PSU is an ultrafast two lines static transfer switch. It selects the appropriate line in case one of them fails.
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European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer
At the European DAC Day conference attendees discussed how operational DAC migration can be achieved across Europe by 2030.
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The New Stäubli Modular Connector Lightweight – Evotrak lite
During InnoTrans 2022, the new modular lightweight connector, EvoTrak lite, from Stäubli was showcased to the public for the first time.
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Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California
The Valley Link Rail project is purchasing 200 acres that will be the site of its green hydrogen production facility.
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DB to Set Up 150 Pop-Up Digital Automatic Coupling Workshops Across Europe
Deutsche Bahn plans to complete the equipping of freight wagons with digital automatic coupling (DAC) at pop-up workshops across Europe.
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CO2 Sensor to Air Condition Ducts
Sensit introduces its CO2 Sensor for temperature, humidity, CO2, level, flow and position under the designation KSC 520 and KSC 122.
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Tallysman Introduces the AJ977XF Antenna
Tallysman® Wireless is excited to introduce the housed AJ977XF triple-band antenna, with anti-jam technology.
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New Orders for Electrical Systems and Components from Škoda
Škoda Group has achieved significant success in the field of supplying electric drives and motors for locomotives this year.
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SENOPLAST Is Company of the Year 2022
SENOPLAST has been awarded the Salzburg business award WIKARUS in the category "Company of the Year" during a gala at the WIFI Salzburg.
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Convincing Trade Fair Presence of TSL-ESCHA GmbH
TSL-ESCHA GmbH recently presented its current product portfolio and numerous innovations to a wide audience at two trade fairs simultaneousl…
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Deutsche Bahn Sets New Recycling Targets
Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO announced new ambitious recycling targets for 2030 at its Sustainability Forum in Berlin.
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ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe
Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies.
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TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna
TALLYMATICS Inc., a division of Tallysman Wireless, is excited to introduce its latest Smart Antenna to the market, the TW5390 Smart Antenna…
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HÜBNER to Supply Up to 1,008 Gangway Systems for Stadler
Marking the largest order in Stadler's history, HÜBNER will be supplying up to 1,008 gangway systems for the VDV Tram-Train project.
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Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045
Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045.
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US: BNSF Orders Four EMD SD70J Locomotives from Progress Rail
Progress Rail has been chosen to supply BNSF Railway with four EMD Joule battery electric locomotives and two charging systems.
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STAUFF Understands the Rolling Stock Industry
Michael Tramer sums up STAUFF's expertise for the rail industry and reflects on a successful showing at InnoTrans 2022.
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Talgo Looks to Decarbonisation and Digitalisation at InnoTrans 2022
At InnoTrans, Talgo introduced its intercity train platform as well as new solutions to support decarbonisation of rail transport.
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Railway AC/AC Variable Frequency Drives
The new AC/AC Variable Frequency Drives from Premium Power Supplies reduce maintenance costs and noise emissions.
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SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future
SKF has manufactured new sealed, maintenance-free traction motor bearing units in close collaboration with the German Aerospace Center.
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What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications?
Premium summarises some of the most important requirements and standards that apply to power supply devices in railway applications.