Doors, Boarding, and Steps Systems for Rail
The BODE Group of companies, headquartered in Kassel, Germany, is represented in all global regions and supported by offices in UK, Poland, USA, Italy, Switzerland, and South Korea.
Founded in 1968 on the principles of improving mobility and accessibility, the central focus is for quality, training and advanced development of doors and steps systems that have been adopted by train manufacturers in the UK over decades. The aim is to deliver a safer, convenient, and intuitive environment for passengers in a way that maintains minimal impact on surroundings. After all, the vehicle entrance can be considered the gateway to a better travel experience for all rail users.
BODE UK & Ireland Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, not only comprises qualified field technical and procurement professionals but is also supported by a dedicated international team of system specialists to deliver cost effective, low maintenance solutions to customers – Rolling Stock Leasing Companies (ROSCOs), Train Operating Companies (TOCs), Overhaulers and Train Manufacturers alike.
The Aftersales division, whilst maintaining close ties with OEM campaigns to support the recent rollout of fleets in England, Scotland and Wales, encompasses upgrade options based on proven OEM components and training programmes that have been delivered on depot to technical operatives. Development of technological solutions for monitoring of platform gap and passenger counting, systems training and timely spares provision to serve the local market are the backbone of what we do, in addition to further evolving condition-based maintenance requirements.
Technical expertise is on hand to conduct door system retrofit, repairs, failure investigation and assembly of interiors to extend the life of trains in service, while building on a domestic framework for improved availability of spare parts supply.
With a strong track record for innovation and as a pioneer in door system technology, holding over 120 patents, BODE is ideally positioned to support rail service provider initiatives in the UK and in Ireland.
