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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Wikov Is Attending Eurasia Rail 2021
Join Wikov as they attend Eurasia Rail 2021 at TÜYAP Fair and Congress Centre, Istanbul from 25 - 27 November 2021.
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More Punctuality with Condition-Based Maintenance
Televic GSP explain how Condition Based Maintenance is being used within the rail industry to ensure a more punctual and reliable service.
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Advanced PIS: Take Passenger Experience to the Next Level
Televic GSP explain how advanced PIS (passenger information systems) benefit passengers as well as operators.
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Parker Presents Leadership Tech Talk on Mobile Electrification
Parker Hannifin will present a new ‘Expert Insights’ leadership tech talk on mobile electrification on Thursday 18 November 2021.
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Why Is Aluminium Honeycomb So Strong?
Why is aluminium honeycomb so strong? The properties are determined by the manufacturing process of the product.
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Deutsche Bahn Is Getting into Industrial 3D Printing for Faster, Easier Train Maintenance
Deutsche Bahn says it is getting into industrial 3D printing in order to make the maintenance of its trains faster and easier.
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TSL-ESCHA Becomes New Member of MAFELEC TEAM
MAFELEC TEAM, an owner-managed French group of companies, acquires TSL-ESCHA GmbH, based in Halver (North Rhine-Westphalia).
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RDG: Building the UK’s Net Zero Railway Will Create 6,000 Jobs
A study commissioned by the RDG has found that building the UK’s net zero railway could lead to the creation of approximately 6,000 jobs.
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HellermannTyton Launches Update to TagPrint Pro Label Design Software
HellermannTyton announces the European release of its TagPrint Pro 4.0 label design software for thermal transfer printing.
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Temperature Sensors with Plastic Connection Head
SENSIT offer several versions of the temperature sensor with plastic connection heads, the plastic head design is unique to SENSIT.
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IMA Dresden: We Test Everything
IMA Dresden say the size of an object plays a subordinate role in their testing, having tested bone screws to the heaviest passenger aircraf…
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PowerRail Announces Creation of New Engine Company
PowerRail introduce PowerRail Engine Systems a full-service engine company offering remanufactured engines and components.
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New Surfaces for the Railway Industry
At this years international trade fair, Senoplast will present innovative product developments in the railway and refrigerator industry.
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Next-Generation Battery Train to Launch at COP26 Climate Conference
Vivarail’s next-gen battery train will be launched at COP26 this November, and will run daily services throughout the event.
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Masats Platform Doors Are in Service in Barcelona
Masats have installed PSD platform doors on line 11 at Trinitat Nova Station, Barcelona, providing maximum safety for passengers.
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Cable Temperature Sensors
SENSIT explain the different types of cable temperature sensors that they offer as well as a customised solution that can be offered.
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Alstom and Plastic Omnium to Develop Onboard Hydrogen Storage Systems for the Rail Sector
Alstom and Plastic Omnium have signed a MoU to work together on the development of high-end hydrogen storage systems for the railway sector.
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SmartMMI Technology Makes Intelligent Data Directly Available to Passengers
With SmartMMI, passengers can be provided up-to-date information about developments in their ongoing journeys – directly on their adjacent t…
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Visit IMA Dresden at International Rail Vehicle Conference
Visit IMA Dresden at stand 7 for the 18th International Rail Vehicle Conference, taking place in Dresden from 22-24 September 2021.
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Will We See You at TRAKO?
Visit IMA Dresden at TRAKO, Europe’s second largest railway technology trade fair, taking place in Gdansk from 21-24 September 2021.
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Silver Sponsor of Middle East Rail Expo in Dubai
Emeg® Group announce that they will be sponsoring the Middle East Rail Expo in Dubai on 12th & 13th October 2021 as a Silver Sponsor.
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Skeleton's New Supercapacitors Offer Increase in Energy Density
Skeleton Technologies is adding next-generation supercapacitors and modules to its portfolio including SkelCap SCX5000 and SkelMod 54V 277F.
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SŽ – VIT Now with TSI-Compliant Wheelsets
Starting this year, SŽ – VIT is certified for the production of new wheelsets with a range of TSI-compliant designs.
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Passenger Comfort Monitoring – And Why It Matters
Televic Rail explains how data is used to improve rail experience making passengers eager to return and ensuring passenger comfort is key.