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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Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland
Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland.
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How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe
Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now: powering a passenger train with hy…
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CRS-2000: New Compact and Robust Design DC/DC Converter
The new CRS-2000 is a 2000W DC/DC converter presented in a compact and robust design with multiple input-output voltage combinations.
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PowerRail Names CadRI as Exclusive Distributor in Canada
PowerRail announced on the 15th March 2022 that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Cad Railway Industries Ltd. (CadRI).
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ACB-3000: A Redundancy Static Transfer Switch for DC/AC Inverters
The redundancy static transfer switch ACB-3000 opens the door to the use of the single-phase DC/AC inverters in critical applications.
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Deutsche Bahn Is Building Overhead Line 'Islands' for Battery Trains
Deutsche Bahn has announced it will be constructing overhead line 'islands' in Germany to allow battery trains to operate in the country.
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New Masats Website Adds New Customer Services
Masats has just launched its new corporate website www.masats.es and also the US version www.masats-llc.com, featuring new customer services…
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Railway Wheel Manufacturing
NSH USA Corporation manufactures a full line of precision CNC machining centers for the rough and finish machining of new wheels.
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PK52 Push Button Now Also Available with Plastic Bezel
The PK52 push button series is ready to impress, now available with a modern plastic bezel in 8 standard colours.
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Boosting Railway Performance with DC/DC Converters
Premium PSU is committed to boosting railway performance, and power density from head to toe of the convoy, with their DC/DC converters.
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High-Voltage Isolated DC/DC Converters for IGBT Drivers
IGBT drivers require DC/DC converters with a very high level of galvanic isolation between the primary and secondary side.
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PowerRail Announces Plans for Expansion and Relocation
PowerRail announced they have purchased a new 200,000 sq. ft. facility, and will be moving their operations over the next several months.
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Derby Rubber: The Effects of Sun on Rubber
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have a drastic effect on rubber without intervention and synthetic additives.
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Flame Retardant Thermoformed Material for Transportation
For the rail sector's strong fire regulations, Senoplast has developed a flame retardant thermoformed material for railway interiors.
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Alstom Chooses Knorr-Bremse as Its Partner for Coradia Stream Family
Alstom has chosen Knorr-Bremse as its partner to supply braking, entrance and climate control systems for its Coradia Stream trains.
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Masats Presents the New RF3+ Contactless Ramp
In last edition of Rail Live we presented the new RF3+ rail ramp, which allows the transit of users in a safe and functional way.
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Trial of Battery-Powered Trains in the Netherlands a Success
The trial to see whether battery-mode operation would be feasible in the Netherlands, using a Stadler WINK train, was successful.
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Stadler to Trial Battery Mode Operation in the Netherlands
Stadler will start overnight testing to see whether running its trains in battery mode in the Netherlands is feasible.
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The Best Fastening Systems for Plastic Materials
Fastening systems for plastic possess particular characteristics which must be considered during the design phase.
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DB Regio Orders 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Trains
Stadler has received an order for 14 FLIRT Akku trains from DB Regio. This is its third contract for battery-operated vehicles in Germany.
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SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil First Régiolis Hybrid Train
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have unveiled the first French electric-diesel-battery regional train this week.
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BorgWarner Completes Acquisition of AKASOL AG
The combination of BorgWarner and AKASOL is expected to significantly strengthen the company’s commercial vehicle electrification capabiliti…
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A New Objective Reached!
A new Arpege axles renovation contract has concluded with Keolis Bordeaux Métropole, taking advantage of their 2020 contract with Texelis.
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Powering the Digital World
Socomec will be showcasing its solutions to guarantee power for our digital world at Data Centre World 2022, London ExCel 2 – 3 March 2022.