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 awarded €100,000 to four startups developing automated disassembly and critical raw material recovery technologies at IFAT Munich, marking the braking systems supplier's planned expansion into green technologies and circular economy markets.
Knorr-Bremse shareholders approved a 9% dividend increase to €1.90 per share for fiscal 2025 and elected digitalization expert Dr. Christian Schlögel to the Supervisory Board.
Knorr-Bremse has unanimously renewed CFO Frank Weber's contract five years early, extending his term through 2032. The decision follows record 2025 results and signals continuity within the brake-systems leader's Executive Board.
Agra Metro's innovative approach saves ₹5 million in its first year by redirecting kinetic energy waste in heavy transit.
Knorr-Bremse proposes a 9% dividend increase to €1.90 per share for FY2025 while nominating a digitalization expert to its Supervisory Board ahead of the April AGM.
Knorr-Bremse and Chiltern Railways are presenting interim findings from a Low Adhesion Monitoring System trial that, for the first time, delivers real-time measured adhesion values during live braking — supporting a shift toward proactive rail safety management.
Knorr-Bremse achieved 2025 guidance with operating EBIT over €1 billion at 13% margin, €7.817 billion revenues and record €790 million free cash flow. The braking systems leader advances BOOST strategy for sustained growth in rail and commercial vehicle markets.
Knorr-Bremse partners with AWS to drive AI transformation across manufacturing operations, targeting productivity gains and workforce modernization through cloud-based AI infrastructure.
Knorr-Bremse secures major Alstom contract to supply braking systems, automatic couplers, and HVAC technology for up to 90 Adessia Stream suburban trains serving Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region.
Knorr-Bremse achieved CDP's top "A" climate rating and improved its S&P Global sustainability score by nine points, placing among industry leaders in environmental transparency and climate action.
Knorr-Bremse will supply VTG Rail UK with at least 2,000 FreightControl Sentinel systems by 2029 under a mid double-digit million-euro framework agreement, advancing digital monitoring of brakes and wheels in UK freight wagons.
Knorr-Bremse AG strengthens its Indian supplier network with €300 million in 2024 sales, positioning India as a strategic procurement and manufacturing hub for global markets.
Knorr-Bremse has been recognized by Schneider Electric with the 2024 Global Sustainability Impact Award for its ambitious decarbonization strategy, renewable energy leadership, and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
Knorr-Bremse strengthens its digital aftermarket strategy with the acquisition of TRAVIS Road Services International, expanding its ecosystem of connected fleet services across Europe.
Knorr-Bremse introduces LEADER Flow, an intelligent driver assistance system for rail. It optimizes driving to reduce energy use by an average of 10.2%, enhancing efficiency and punctuality.
Knorr-Bremse has acquired the duagon Group, a strategic move set to bolster its global rail division by enhancing its electronics, software, and signaling technology portfolio for future growth.
Knorr-Bremse partners with BEML Ltd. to supply critical system technologies for India's inaugural high-speed trains, marking a significant milestone in the nation's transportation and mobility future.
Stopping passenger trains involves regenerative and friction braking, prioritized by cost and controlled by computers, with emergency brakes relying solely on friction for safety, explains Wabtec's Hervé Savary.
Knorr-Bremse reported strong H1 2025 results, with Rail Vehicle Systems order intake up 18% to €2,600 million and revenues rising 9.5% to €2,169 million, while adjusting full-year revenue guidance due to currency effects.
Knorr-Bremse launches a global AI center in Chennai to boost digital strategy, focusing on AI agents for efficiency in accounting, software development, and administration, benefiting internal operations and customer innovations.