The recent APTA Expo brought the seal and wire protection needs of transit OEMs worldwide into sharp focus. OEMs told us they need three core parameters: performance, safety, and reliability. All three combine to drive decisions on materials and suppliers. ...
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 gives funding for transit systems to implement critical infrastructure updates, secure planning, and design consultation services, and launch programs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ARP was signed into law on March 11,...
Rail engineering and rail innovation are moving as fast as the trains themselves. While radical conceptual departures like the Hyperloop catch the headlines, new developments and applications in existing rail platforms happen constantly. Trains and their support...
Spring-Fast SL-FST grommet edging is growing significantly in Europe. Rail, in particular, is seeing a big expansion. The rail-focused media have recognized this trend and multiple EU-based magazines have featured the product. A list of several is provided below. The...
Fire is a deadly hazard in trains. As the rail infrastructure is expanded and upgraded in Europe, the US, and around the world more and more attention is being placed on passenger safety and fire mitigation regarding materials. Wiring is critical. Trains have miles...