Category Rail/Transit

The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Rail/Transit category.

Knorr-Bremse on EB Brakes for the train of the future

EM Brakes tor The Train of The Future

MUNICH — In the future, sustainable mobility will depend in large part on rail transportation – a vision which Knorr-Bremse is helping to deliver by designing innovative technologies. With the Electromechanical Train Braking System (EM brake), the world market leader…

The railway friction market growth is presented in a recent report

Railway Friction Market Analysis Released

NEW YORK — MarketsandResearch.biz, a leading market research firm, has recently published a comprehensive report titled Global Railway Friction Material Market 2023-2029: Analysis by Type, Applications, and Research Regions. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market, covering…

Knorr-Bremse has revised its renumeration program including installing a 40-hour work week as base

Knorr-Bremse Positive Q1 Results

MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse AG, the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other safety-critical rail and commercial vehicle systems, yesterday published its results for the first quarter of 2023. Marc Llistosella, Chief Executive Officer of Knorr-Bremse…

Orbis Research released a new study of the railway friction material market

Railway Friction Material Market Study Published

DALLAS — Orbis Research recently published an extensive report on the railway friction products market: Railway Friction Material Market 2031 Growth Drivers along with Top Brands Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec Corporation, Bremskerl, Akebono, FLERTEX, Tribo, Escorts Railway Division, EBC Brakes Group, TOKAI…

Knorr-Bremse secured a deal to deliver components to South Korea's rail maker Dawonsys

Knorr-Bremse Wins Order from Dawonsys

MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse will further expand its presence in South Korea’s mobility market thanks to a major supply agreement with leading train manufacturer Dawonsys. The company will equip a large fleet of regional and commuter trains – 208 railcars in…

Knorr-Bremse signed a deal to equip luxury trains in Italy with its systems

Knorr-Bremse to Equip Luxury Trains in Italy

MUNICH — ARSENALE Express S.p.A. in Rome has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to equip two Orient Express “La Dolce Vita” trains. Starting in the third quarter of 2023, Knorr-Bremse will supply state-of-the-art braking technology as well as entrance, climate control and sanitary…

Knorr-Bremse bought U.K. rail-service provider Westcode

Knorr-Bremse Buys U.K. Rail Service Business

MUNICH — Knorr-Bremse has acquired service provider Westcode from Unipart Rail. The deal unlocks promising opportunities as Knorr-Bremse looks to develop its already successful service business in the U.K., supporting train technologies such as braking, climate control and entrance systems.…

NYAB hosted students during Engineers Week

NYAB Welcomes Students for Engineers Week

WATERTOWN, N.Y.  – New York Air Brake LLC (NYAB) commemorated Engineers Week 2023 with an event that reached out to future engineers and highlighted the contributions of the company’s own. Its annual celebration of Engineers Week – this year held…

Advocacy groups call for electronic brake systems on trains carrying hazardous materials

Advocacy Groups Call for Better Rail Brakes

Source: Waterkeeper Alliance announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. — As a public health and environmental disaster unfolds following the derailment and explosion of a toxic-chemical cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, advocacy groups renewed their challenge to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…