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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All DB Cargo Freight Cars to Have Quiet Brakes by the End of 2020
By the end of 2020 all DB Cargo freight cars will have composite brakes (quiet brakes) in line with new regulations governing rail noise.
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This is How to Build a Rail Freight Hub
The making of a successful logistics hub is a central theme at the RailFreight Summit 2020, which takes place in Poznań on 11, 12 and 13 May…
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OEBB Invests €460m in Styria's Rail Network
OEBB will invest 460 million euros in its rail infrastructure in 2020 with the main focus being on the Südstrecke between Vienna and Villach…
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British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding
The UK government has announced £20m in funding to improve accessibility in stations through measures such as lifts and accessible toilets.
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UWC Sggrs80 Standard Gauge Flat Cars Pass Testing
The Sggrs80 articulated flat cars UWC is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn have successfully passed their standard gauge track testing.
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Polarteknik Oy Acquires Train Door Solutions Ltd
Polarteknik Oy has acquired Train Door Solutions Ltd, a UK company specialising in servicing pneumatic and electrical door systems.
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Visit Unipart at Asia Pacific Rail 2020
Unipart Rail are exhibiting at one of the most important events in the ASEAN rail calendar, Asia Pacific Rail, 1st & 2nd of July, Bangkok.
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Sika Powerflex Technology Wins Innovation Award
Sika UK's Powerflex technology has won an innovation award. The high-performance adhesive is popular for bonding lightweight rail vehicles.
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Talgo Gifts 250km/h Coach to Chesterfield
Talgo has gifted a 250km/h coach to Chesterfield Borough Council in the lead-up to a framework agreement between the two parties in February…
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New York Subway Cars Returned to Service
Bombardier's subway cars in New York City have been returned to passenger service following two isolated incidents with the door mechanisms.
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IGW Awarded ZELC Outstanding Supplier of 2018
IGW plant in Suzhou is very honoured to be awarded the title of "Outstanding Supplier of 2018" by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. (ZELC).
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Bob Harvilla Joins PowerRail Board of Directors
PowerRail has announced the recent appointment of Bob Harvilla, Vice President of Sales, to the PowerRail Board of Directors.
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Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter
Six rail associations have signed a charter on digital automatic coupling for freight wagons across Europe to push forward the shift to rail…
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Schaltbau Invests in New Optical Measuring System
Schaltbau Machine Electrics have recently invested in a new optical measuring system to improve productivity and quality.
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PALFINGER Develops Wheelchair Lifts for Regional Trains in Germany
Palfinger developed wheelchair lifts for the modernization of DB regional trains. In total 70 vehicles will have Trainlifts installed.
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AKASOL to Supply Battery Systems for Alstom's Hydrogen Trains
AKASOL's battery systems will be used in the serial production of the world's first fuel cell-powered train, manufactured by Alstom.
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Alstom Wins Components Contracts in China
Alstom has won two components contracts in China, supply traction systems to Xian and traction systems and bogies to Dujiangyan.
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Blast Cleaning Machine for Wheelsets Delivered to UK
Finnblast Oy has delivered a blast cleaning machine for wheelsets to the UK. This particular machine is a drive through construction.
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High Speed Blast Cleaning Machine for Wheelsets Delivered to France
Finnblast Oy has delivered to France a high speed blast cleaning machine for wheelsets. It is a drive-through model.
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Unipart Rail Wins People Award at Doncaster Business Awards
Unipart Rail won the ‘Excellence in People Development’ Award at the at Doncaster Business Awards, run by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce.
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Sika Opens Third Plant in Indonesia
Sika has began operations at its 3rd plant in Indonesia which aligns local production capacities with the high demand for building materials…
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Polarteknik Oy Ja Salo Cyber Test Lab to Collaborate
Polarteknik Oy and Cyber Test Lab made an agreement to collaborate in the areas of cybersecurity testing, research and development.
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Xtra Power for PoE Switches and Injectors
For the power supply of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and injectors, intreXis offers specific, railway-proven DC-DC converters.
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Special Foam Helps Save Lives
HÜBNER: Moulded parts for railway vehicles and buses turn into frothy foam in case of fire and protect passengers from smoke and flames.