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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Dedicated FAdC Training Facility Supports Local Railway Experts
Frauscher India and RailTel Corporation joined hands to establish a training facility for users of the axle counter Frauscher Advanced ...
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Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 15, with all the week's rail news, including problems with the ICE 4 and new trains for South Africa.
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DB's Innovative Freight Car Project a Success
The innovative freight car project, run by DB Cargo AG and VTG AG has concluded successfully, following 150,000km of active testing.
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New Siemens Metros for Bangkok Skytrain System
7 Siemens metro trains are now running on the Bangkok Skytrain, including the most recent extension that opened in December 2018.
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Flat Compact RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Switch with 16 Ports
The new extremely flat NITE-RF16 unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch offers 16 Fast Ethernet RJ45 ports within the smallest space.
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Siemens Service Centre Overhauls 100th Eurostar Bogie
The Siemens Bogie Service Centre in the UK has reached a milestone: it has overhauled its 100th Eurostar bogie within 4 months of opening.
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Siemens & Bombardier Must Improve ICE 4 Car Bodies
Siemens and Bombardier must improve the ICE 4 car bodies. Deutsche Bahn's flagship high-speed trains do not meet quality standards.
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Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Global railway news summary: our Industry Insider week 14, with rail news from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy and the UK.
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Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways
Skoda and Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement for 50 RegioPanter electric trains. CR immediately ordered 31 units.
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Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence
Stadler Giruno high-speed train for the Gotthard is given its operating licence by the Swiss Federal Office of Transport. The client is SBB.
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Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry
Alstom's Le Creusot site in France, which specialises in train bogies, has unveiled the highest-capacity welding robot in the rail industry.
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Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News
Queensland: Bombardier wins contract to upgrade and modify New Generation Rollingstock trains. The NGR trains will have better accessibility…
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Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Railtex
The Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for Railtex, the international exhibition of railway equipment...
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Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express
Alstom, contracted for both rubber and steel-wheeled metro trains for the Grand Paris Express, is to deliver an additional 23 trains.
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SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight
SKF and Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have agreed to collaborate in equipping the new 2-piece bogie system from ATS with high capacity...
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Czech Sensor Specialist Sensit at Hannover Messe 2019
The Hannover Messe is one of the world's largest trade fairs. One of the companies exhibiting this year is temperature sensor expert Sensit.
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nVent ERIFLEX: Innovative Low Voltage Power Distribution Connections
nVent ERIFLEX provides innovative solutions for electrical conduction and low voltage power distribution (AC/DC power conversion).
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Russia: Transmashholding Tests New Sleeper Cars
Tver new model trains to include single-storey sleeper cars that will feature improved climate control as well as reduced noise levels.
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Bombardier Sells UK Rolling Stock Electrical Component and Systems Business to Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd
Bombardier sells UK rolling stock electrical component and systems business to Motherson Rolling Stock Systems GB Ltd for 10.87 million GBP.
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Bombardier and Akiem Unveil TRAXX DC3 Locomotive for Poland
Bombardier and Akiem have unveiled their TRAXX DC3 locomotive for the Polish market. Akiem placed its order with Bombardier in November 2018…
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UWC to Supply 700 Grain Hopper Cars to Trade House RIF
Grain exporter Trade House RIF has signed a contract with United Wagon company for the purchase of 700 UWC hopper cars, to be delivered by 0…
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Railtex Welcomes International Audience as Visitor Registration Officially Opens
Professionals from across the rail industry are being urged to secure their place at Railtex 2019, the 14th international exhibition of rail…
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Railtex 2019: Charcroft and MTM to Showcase Rail Approved Products
Charcroft Electronics will be joined by MTM Power on stand J03, where they will be presenting their full range of rail approved products.
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Astronics Test Systems Awarded New York City Transit Contract
Astronics Test Systems Awarded Approximately $30M Contract to Support Kawasaki Rail Cars, Inc. for New York City Transit New Subway Cars.