By 2030, the European Union aims to boost the proportion of freight transported by rail to 30 percent, from just 18 percent today.

Knorr-Bremse has sold Kiepe Electric, based in Düsseldorf, to Heramba. In doing this, Knorr-Bremse is optimizing its portfolio and consistently aligning its business activities with core competencies and performance. The transaction closed in late January 2024.

Trains should always be able to stop safely – even in adverse conditions.

Knorr-Bremse will equip the light rail vehicles (LRVs) with braking and climate control systems through to 2031, and will also be responsible for providing comprehensive aftermarket services over 32 years.

It also lays the foundations for digitizing the freight train as the next industry milestone. In operation, the valves make an excellent impression thanks to very high levels of availability.

Knorr-Bremse and Nexxiot to launch a suite of smart products for improving connectivity throughout the rail industry.

On behalf of Alstom, Knorr-Bremse is fitting braking and climate control systems to 52 Movia metros ordered by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Kiepe Electric to supply traction converters and brake resistors for 32 bi-directional high-floor light rail vehicles to rail vehicle manufacturer CAF.

Knorr-Bremse is expanding its Technology Center India (TCI) in Pune and strengthening its activities in India’s mobility market.

Alstom’s high-speed trains for Sweden will use innovative technologies from Knorr- Bremse, including the latest generation of CubeControl brake control systems.