Railway technology

There is massive investment in rail transport worldwide. According to UNIFE, the global rail market reached an average annual volume of €201.8 billion between 2021 and 2023 and is expected to grow to around €240.8 billion by 2029. As growth increases, so do expectations for safety, reliability and standard-compliant technology. LAPP supports you with a certified portfolio for railway technology and offers you the easiest way to obtain approval for your rail vehicles.

The high reliability and smooth operation of rail vehicles largely depend on the cables and wires used. Whether they’re needed for power supply, data transmission or control – reliable connection solutions enable smooth operation and safe transport.

Cables and wires must have special properties in order to be approved for use in railway vehicles. Maximum safety for passengers and staff is crucial here.

Extreme climatic conditions during operation also place high demands on the material properties of cables, wires, glands and connections. Most components must therefore be designed for temperature ranges of -50° to +120°C.

At LAPP, we know what connection solutions for rail transport are all about. Our LAPP portfolio for railway technology meets a wide range of standards and safety standards. We have more than 40 sales companies and an additional 100 or so sales partners to ensure global availability and excellent service. We manage the majority of our railway technology products from stock and make quick deliveries, e.g. within 24 hours in Germany.

This is why fire protection in rail vehicles is given prime importance and is regulated in Europe in DIN EN 45545-2. The materials and components for railway vehicles are subject to clear specifications. Railway cables and connection solutions must therefore have the following essential properties:

•  Halogen-free
• Flame-retardant
• Self-extinguishing

The products used do not contribute to the spread of fire and prevent additional injury and damage in the event of a fire. In addition, the products may also need to withstand external influences such as stone impacts, torsion or strong vibrations, as well as UV radiation, oil and harsh cleaning agents.

At LAPP, we know what connection solutions for rail transport are all about. Our LAPP portfolio for railway technology meets a wide range of standards and safety standards.

Advantages of LAPP products at a glance:

• In-house electron beam cross-linking plant and IRIS/TS 22163 certification at the LAPP Korea LLC production site
• Cable types comply with EN standards and other standards
• Extensive experience in the rolling stock market
• The shortest delivery times – high warehouse availability
• Small minimum order quantities and packaging
• Complete connection solutions from a single source

LAPP can draw on its extensive experience of more than 50 years of development and production, and has built on this to develop various innovations and a high level of manufacturing quality and reliability.