| Adhesives |
Supply or manufacture of adhesives for the rail industry, including high-strength bonding agents for assembly and maintenance. This includes structural adhesives for metal and composite bonding, sealants for waterproofing, and specialty adhesives and tapes for vibration damping and thermal management. |
| Assembly lines |
Facilities where all components are assembled to create the final product. Featuring automated and manual assembly solutions, conveyor systems, robotic arms, tooling and workstations, as well as companies that do the assembly work. |
| Battery supply and energy management |
Battery systems including the production or supply of high-capacity batteries designed for energy storage and power supply in electric and hybrid rolling stock. It also covers battery chargers to ensure ongoing power readiness and energy management systems that help monitor and optimise battery usage. |
| Bearings and suspension systems |
Bearings, which reduce friction and support the rotation of the wheels and axles, and the production of suspension components like springs, dampers and shock absorbers. |
| Bogies and couplers |
This includes the design and manufacture of bogies, which are the undercarriage mounted below the underframe. Typically a welded or cast frame to which wheelsets, drive rolling stock, brakes and other components are mounted. It also includes the production of couplers, devices that connect rail cars, requiring expertise in metal casting and machining. |
| Braking systems |
Braking systems for all rail rolling stock including the production of brake discs and pads, magnetic track brakes and brake actuators. It also covers control systems that manage the application of brakes and the supply of pneumatic and hydraulic components that power the braking systems. This includes compressors, cylinders and valves. |
| Cables and wiring supply |
Supply or manufacture cabling and wiring for use in various rolling stock systems. |
| Car body and underframe |
Manufacture of all components and assemblies that form the main structural framework and exterior of the rolling stock, providing strength, durability and aerodynamics. This includes the fabrication and assembly of car body shells from steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or composites. It also covers the construction of underframes that support the floor and connect to the bogies. It involves producing structural reinforcements like ribs and frames, and supplying exterior panels, cladding and front masks. |
| Circuit boards |
Circuit boards for the rail industry including the design and production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in various rolling stock systems. These circuit boards are essential for housing and connecting electronic components in control systems, power management, communication networks and safety systems. |
| Communications systems |
Communication systems for the rail industry including systems that facilitate communication in and between rolling stock. It also covers radio communication systems, audio and visual display announcement systems, data transmission networks and emergency communication systems. |
| Control panels and displays |
Control panels and displays for the rail industry including interfaces used by operators to monitor and control rolling stock systems. This covers traction, braking, energy management and signalling. This also includes passenger displays and systems that communicate with trackside equipment and central control centres. Key components include touchscreens, indicator lights, switches, digital displays, microcontrollers, processors and sensors. |
| Control systems and signalling |
Control systems and signalling for the rail industry, including advanced systems that manage and monitor functions such as traction, braking and energy management. This also involves signalling systems that communicate with trackside equipment and central control centres. Key components include microcontrollers, processors, sensors and signalling devices. |
| Diesel engines |
Diesel engines for the rail industry including the design and production of fuel injection systems, tanks and pumps. |
| Door systems |
This includes exterior doors, interior compartment doors, associated control systems and any auxiliary/electric motors. |
| Fire systems |
Fire systems and fire suppression systems that detect and extinguish fires in in rolling stock. This includes smoke detectors, fire alarms, automatic fire extinguishers and integrated fire suppression systems designed specifically for the rail environment. |
| Fuel cell technology |
Fuel cells that generate electricity through using hydrogen as a fuel source. |
| Glass |
Materials used for windows and windshields and the products themselves. This includes laminated and tempered glass designed to withstand impact and harsh conditions. |
| HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) |
HVAC systems designed for rail applications to ensure efficient heating, cooling and ventilation in passenger and crew compartments. It can include air handling units that regulate airflow, climate control systems that monitor and adjust temperature and humidity levels and refrigeration components like compressors and condensers. It also covers heating elements like electric heaters and heat exchangers, air filtration systems and any auxiliary or electric motors required to power the system. |
| Insulation materials |
Thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for the rail industry including materials for temperature control, noise reduction and fire resistance. |
| Interior design and fabrication |
Design services, material selection and manufacturing or supply of interior components such as wall panels, flooring, ceilings and interior fittings. |
| Lighting supply |
Lighting systems for the rail industry including the design and production of efficient and effective lighting solutions for various interior and exterior applications. This includes ambient lighting, reading lights, emergency lighting and control systems for managing light intensity and distribution. |
| Metals |
Supply or manufacture of metals or metal products for the rail industry, including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass. |
| Paints and coatings |
Supply or manufacture of paints and coatings for the rail industry. Including exterior and interior paints, anti-graffiti coatings, anti-corrosion treatments and specialised finishes designed to withstand harsh conditions. |
| Plastics and composites |
Supply or manufacture of plastics and composites for the rail industry, used in interior panels, seats, windows and insulation. This includes advanced composites for structural applications and various types of plastic for interior and exterior use. |
| Restrooms |
Restroom facilities for the rail industry. Including the design and production of sanitary and functional lavatory units. This includes toilets, sinks, plumbing systems and waste management solutions. |
| Rubber |
Supply or manufacture of rubber for the rail industry. Including materials used for seals, gaskets and vibration dampening elements, as well as the rubber products themselves. |
| Seats and berth manufacture |
Seats and berths for the rail industry including the design and production of comfortable and durable seating and sleeping accommodations for passengers. This includes fixed and adjustable seats, berth structures, upholstery, mattresses and related hardware. |
| Security systems |
Comprehensive security systems that ensure safety and security of passengers, crew and rolling stock. These include CCTV systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems and emergency communication systems. |
| Semiconductor devices |
Semiconductor devices for the rail industry, including components such as microcontrollers, power transistors, diodes and integrated circuits used in various rolling stock systems. These semiconductors are essential for power management, control systems, communication networks and safety systems in rolling stock. |
| Traction motors |
Electric motors that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy to drive the wheels, providing the necessary tractive force for propulsion. This excludes electric motors used in auxiliary systems like HVAC, door mechanisms, pumps, cooling fans and compressors for pneumatic systems. These the respective supply chains of those systems cover these parts. |
| Transmission systems and power converters |
Transmission systems including gearboxes and drive shafts that transmit power from the traction motors to the wheels. Also, the manufacture or supply of power converters, including inverters, converters and rectifiers. |
| Wheels and axles |
Wheels and axles for all rail rolling stock. |
