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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GGT Wins Contract for 200 Two-Stage Helical Gearboxes!
GGT has won a contract for 200 two-stage helical gearboxes with hollow shaft for EMUs, strengthening its position in the Polish market.
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CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren
CAF will supply four 4-car electric multiple units to Euskotren over the next two years in a contract worth almost 32 million euros.
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Hitachi Rail Successfully Tests First Battery-Powered Tram
Hitachi Rail has successfully trialled its first battery-powered tram in Italy. Battery-powered trams can make do without overhead lines.
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The Role of the Rail in the Wheel-Rail-System
The rail plays a central role in the wheel-rail-system. In order to reliably fulfill its functions, regular maintenance is crucial.
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Get the Orange – Keep Your Cab Cool with Our Reliable Split System
The Orange Locomotive A/C System integrates itself seamlessly into existing cabin interiors, without looking like a retrofit.
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Siemens Mobility to Service Deutsche Bahn's ICE 4 Trains
Siemens Mobility has won its biggest-ever service contract from Deutsche Bahn. It is to revise 40 ICE 4 trains, with an option for 50 more.
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Bombardier to Overhaul 143 TWINDEXX Coaches for Israel Railways
Bombardier will overhaul 143 first-generation double-decker TWINDEXX coaches for Israel Railways, including modernising the doors.
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JÖRN Components for Rolling Stock!
Jörn's rubber-metal bogie components for rail vehicles are designed for drive stability, comfort and safety.
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FreiLacke: Paint Industry under Pressure
Paint industry under pressure: price explosion for epoxy resins – supply shortages exacerbate situation on raw materials market.
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SNEAK PEAK of Bombardier's First Car Body for Dresden
Bombardier has revealed its first body shell for its FLEXITY trams for Dresden, which have undergone testing and have been accepted by DVB.
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Zonegreen Protects Metro Staff at New Skills Centre
Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personnel protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen.
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Bombardier to Modernise Stuttgart S-Bahn Trains
Bombardier has won a contract to modernise the 430 and 423 fleets for S-Bahn Stuttgart, which is operated by DB Regio.
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PALFINGER: Expansion in Sweden
PALFINGER has signed a contract to acquire Hinz Försäljnings AB, PALFINGER’s second largest global independent distribution partner.
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Follow Jörn on LinkedIn and Xing!
Follow Jörn on LinkedIn and Xing to get the best access to news about rubber metal parts for railway suspension and other applications.
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LLEPM (Low-Location Exit Path Markings)
Our LLEPM (low-location exit path markings) products are manufactured using the highest quality materials in terms of durability and safety.
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BREAKING: Railtex 2021 Postponed
Railtex 2021, which was to be held jointly with Infrarail in May 2021, has been postponed to 7–9 September because of COVID-19.
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Cologne to Get 64 Trams from Alstom-Kiepe Electric Consortium
Alstom and Kiepe Electric have won a contract with the Cologne Public Transport Authority (KVB) for 64 low-floor Citadis trams.
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Performance, Redefined: The New 1500 VDC Flat-Battery Start Unit
Introducing the new 1500 VDC flat-battery start unit, offering remarkable power density, reliability and surge robustness.
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Excitement All around India for IGW
IGW is extending its global manufacturing footprint with excitement all around India, especially in their local Indian plant in Pune.
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Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections
Stäubli electrical connections for high-power transmission in train applications, electrification of railway lines and data & signal transmi…
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PALFINGER’s World Tour Is a Proven Success
Experience solutions, take part in discussions, ask questions, give ratings - all this and much more was possible on PALFINGER’s World Tour.
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Derby Rubber: What is Rubber Extrusion?
Rubber extrusion is the process of turning rubber materials into a specifically shaped product. To do this, we use a rubber extruder machine…
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Derby Rubber: What is Rubber Moulding?
Rubber moulding is a process of creating a usable rubber product from elastomers (a natural polymer) or untreated rubber.
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Ready to Customise? Let's Talk Trolley Options!
Korita Aviation has a number of trolley options that can be selected to customise rail catering trolleys for ease in service delivery.