KNORR-BREMSE EQUIPS PASSENGER TRAINS WITH COUPLING SYSTEMS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Knorr-Bremse will equip a total of 46 metros, each consisting of six railcars, intended for Milan’s M1, M2 and M3 lines. Knorr-Bremse’s deliveries are due to start in the fourth quarter of 2023, running through to the first quarter of 2026. The contract was awarded to Knorr-Bremse in Q4 2022.

In addition to pneumatic braking systems fitted with FlexControl Modular brake control units, the order includes door systems supplied by IFE, Knorr-Bremse’s world-leading brand for train entrance systems. These highly reliable, weight-optimized, low-maintenance plug sliding doors play a vital role in ensuring that passengers can quickly and safely board and alight from trains. The systems play an important role in streamlining passenger flows on platforms and ensuring that trains are punctual.

The order marks Knorr-Bremse’s successful entry into the international market for coupling systems. Since 2019, Knorr-Bremse has developed a broad range of modular couplers for various types of passenger trains, including the AutoLink center buffer coupler and the ShortLink semi-permanent coupler. As well as being extremely robust and durable, the systems feature numerous functions for safe, dependable automated coupling operations. Thanks to the company’s development expertise, strength in industrial processes and close-knit service network, Knorr-Bremse is ideally placed to fulfil high-volume orders as well as satisfy complex customer requirements across the product lifecycle.

In parallel, Knorr-Bremse is developing a Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC, FreightLink) for freight trains. By 2026, the company aims to become a leading supplier of automated system solutions for the rail freight industry. Accompanying the DAC, Knorr-Bremse’s dedicated automation system will support intelligent functions and digital services enabling such features as process automation and smart, predictive maintenance.

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