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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Stäubli: Strong Connectors for Swissloop
Stäubli’s pluggable connectors enable batteries to be changed quickly and accurately. The MSD solution (manual safety disconnect) is also...
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Bombardier Launches Updated MITRAC Solutions
Bombardier unveiled its latest MITRAC solutions at UITP in Stockholm. It consists of MITRAC Power, MITRAC Pulse and MITRAC Control.
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Bombardier Presents Light Rail Vehicle Safety System
Bombardier has chosen the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Stockholm to unveil COMPAS, its light rail vehicle safety system.
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DB Regio Orders 18 Stadler KISS Trains
Stadler and DB Regio have signed a contract for 18 double-decker KISS trains, which will enter service in the Hamburg area in June 2022.
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Sensors, Switches and Converters for Railway Vehicles
SENSIT s.r.o. has been developing, producing & supplying special sensors, switches and converters for railway vehicles since 2004.
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Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service
The Sydney Metro enters commercial service: on Sunday 26 May, the new Alstom Metropolis trainsets began operating on the 36km line.
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Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report
The House of Lords EU Committee has published its report "Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport". What are the key findings for rail?
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Today at Railtex: Day 3 – 16 May 2019
Railtex Day 3 highlights: a talk on hydrogen power in rail to move away from diesel, as well as a talk about Labour's plans for rail.
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SBB Cargo Launches Autocouplers
SBB Cargo installs autocouplers to make coupling freight wagons and locomotives more efficient in shunting yards and last-mile operations.
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Today at Railtex: Day 2 – 15 May 2019
Railtex Day 2: find out about all the events in the Seminar Theatre, the Knowledge Hub and the Future Focus Conference at a glance.
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Artesyn Launches New 10 Watt Isolated DC-DC Converter
Artesyn has extended its range of low power output industrial converters with the launch of the ATA series 10 watt isolated DC-DC converters…
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Today at Railtex: Day 1 – 14 May 2019
Railtex Day 1 kicks off today with the opening ceremony at 10:30am, though doors open to the NEC, Birmingham at 10am. See 400+ exhibitors.
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Polarteknik: Door System Products and Expert Services
The Polarteknik door system products range includes: complete fire barrier walls, automatic single or double leaf sliding doors, telescopic.…
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Innovation – Revolution or Evolution?
An evolutionary innovation which is quite literally transformative is the new approach to ancillary systems for rail vehicles from Parker.
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DC/DC Converters with Protection Degree IP65 for Railway Applications
The primary-switched DC/DC converters PCMDS150WK-IP65 from MTM Power are specially designed for applications in vehicle and rail technology.
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Amantys Power Electronics Invites You to PCIM 2019
Amantys Power Electronics will be demonstrating its Junction Temperature Estimation Evaluation System in Hall 9, Stand 151 where you...
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SIKA: 20+ Years of Experience in Sealing and Bonding Solutions for Rail Assembly Lines
Sika supplies rail assembly lines with sealing and bonding solutiosn for all aspects of the vehicle build. Interior and exterior application…
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CONNECTIONS: A Key Link in the Railway Transport Chain
The modular power connector (MPC) by Stäubli is an internationally sought-after product for railway applications.
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Skoda to Supply New Restaurant Cars for VR
Skoda has won a contract with Finnish VR Group for seven restaurant cars, which should enter commercial service in 2021–2022.
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Stadler Delivers 10 Additional FLIRT Trains to GySEV
Stadler has completed an order signed in 2016: it has delivered the 10 FLIRT trains for GySEV, bringing the operator's FLIRT trains to 20.
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Structural PET Foam Core Perfectly Fulfils Rail Industry Needs
Today’s train operators and manufacturers are challenged by the need for even lighter, more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly...
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Rail Industry Certification for Stäubli Electrical Connectors
Stäubli Electrical Connectors has long been a leading supplier of advanced connection equipment to the rail industry, and its commitment ...
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Germany Launches Rail Freight Noise Monitoring
The German Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure has launched a rail freight noise monitoring programme with 19 stations…
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DB Progress on Reducing Rail Freight Noise Pollution
Rail freight noise pollution is a major problem along busy lines. For International Noise Awareness Day DB has published its progress report…