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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Safe and Reliable: E-Couplers in Railway Technology
FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes offers effective engineering solutions to meet the requirements of railway technology at all times.
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Spain: CAF and Iberdrola Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Project
CAF and Iberdrola have signed a framework agreement to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway and passenger transport sectors.
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A Look at the Sustainability of Aluminium Honeycomb
Lightweight aluminium honeycomb is an asset to the rail industry, a sector which is increasingly focused on becoming more sustainable.
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German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains
A research contract has been agreed to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn in the states of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Union Pacific Tests Viability of Battery-Electric Locomotives for Freight Operations
Union Pacific is set to buy 20 battery-electric locomotives from Progress Rail and Wabtec Corporation for testing in yard operations.
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Condition-Based Maintenance: The Clue to Reducing Maintenance Costs
Televic GSP explains how to reduce maintenance costs by replacing reactive fault detection with proactive evidence-based approaches.
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New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet
Passengers travelling in business class with Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) can now enjoy the new TSL BL18 reading light.
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Why Condition-Based Maintenance Requires a Fully Integrated Solution
Televic GSP explains the importance of using a fully integrated solution for condition-based maintenance, enabling connections to technology…
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Germany: Alstom and DB Begin Passenger Service Tests of Battery-Electric Train
Deutsche Bahn will begin testing Alstom’s battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) on DB Regio passenger services from next week.
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How the Update Management Module Keeps Your PIS Cybersafe
Televic GSP explains how the Update Management module keeps your PIS cybersafe and your passengers up to date.
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A Test Train Equipped with Digital Automatic Couplers Has Embarked on Its Journey across Europe
Rail freight revolution: A train equipped with digital automatic couplers had departed on a practical test journey in Germany.
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New EMR Aurora Contract Supports STAUFF
STAUFF is providing key products for the new EMR Aurora contract, such as specialist clamping solutions and tube manipulation.
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Refurbishment of the Alstom Coradia Continental S-Bahn Bremen
The first stage of refurbishment for the Alstom Coradia Continental S-Bahn Bremen metro trains commenced in January 2022.
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Skeleton Technologies Welcomes Dr. Linus Froböse as New COO
Skeleton Technologies welcomes Dr. Linus Froböse as new Chief Operating Officer, with over 9 years of experience in battery technology.
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Stadler Enters Guinness Book of Records with Its FLIRT Akku
Stadler enters the Guinness Book of Records for the longest range travelled by a train in battery-only mode.
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Alstom Relies on ZÖLLNER Makrofon for the World’s First 100% Emission-Free Train
Alstom is using ZÖLLNER Makrofones in the world's first fuel cell-powered, completely emission-free Cordia iLint regional train.
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Parker Unveils Next Generation of Thermal Gap Filler Pads
Thermal Gap Filler Pads, THERM-A-GAP™️ PAD 30 and 60 from Parker Chomerics optimises heat transfer applications in electronic systems.
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Texelis Comes To an Agreement for the Overhaul of Dublin Citadis Trams
Texelis announce it has come to an agreement with TRAMOBUS for the overhaul of the driven and trailer axles of 40 Dublin Citadis trams.
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Progress Rail, BNSF and Chevron Collaborate on Hydrogen Locomotive Project
Progress Rail, BNSF Railway and Chevron have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to demonstrate a hydrogen-powered locomotive.
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New Low Voltage Limiters for Railway Applications
The new low voltage limiters are used in DC traction systems, protecting from electric shock when touching non-live metal parts.
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ZF Receives Major Chinese Order for EcoMet Metro Gearboxes
ZF is entering the Chinese metro market, with an order of 720 metro gearboxes for the world's largest rail vehicle manufacturer.
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BREAKING: Alstom and Hitachi Win HS2 Rolling Stock Contract
The contract to design, build and maintain the HS2 rolling stock fleet for Phase 1 London-Birmingham has gone to the Hitachi Rail-Alstom JV.
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Parker Launches New Optimised FEM Quick Coupling Series
Parker Hannifin launches new optimised FEM Quick Coupling Series, offering an increased working pressure of up to 350 bar.
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Henkel Helps to Get Railway Bogie Cleaning Operations Back on Track
The high-performance Bonderite C-MC Gel 7 ensures single-pass, high-standard railway bogie cleaning, introducing sustainability advantages.