As the world market leader for braking systems and numerous other vehicle subsystems, Knorr-Bremse is one of the global driving forces behind the transportation revolution and mobility of the next generation. Growing megacities. Rising passenger numbers. Crowds on platforms and trains: The increasing need for mobility, global supply chains, the need for more sustainable transportation and new trends in travel comfort are challenging the transportation sector worldwide - and Knorr-Bremse is right in the middle of it. For all types of rail vehicles and throughout their entire life cycle. Our goal is to create added value for our customers while making an effective and positive contribution to society and the environment - every day. Knorr-Bremse is at home in Germany. This is where the company's foundations lie, from which it has expanded all over the world. The threads of a global network come together at the company headquarters in Munich. With more than 100 different test benches, the development center provides excellent conditions for the development and testing of new products and systems. 350 engineers and technicians from the Rail and Commercial Vehicle Division work there on future technologies for the mobility and transportation sector on an interdisciplinary basis. Knorr-Bremse RailServices operates a state-of-the-art service center in the capital city of Berlin. Thanks to the integration of all key technologies, it is able to carry out almost all repairs and maintenance at one location.

Project-specific content: 

Project planning and delivery of a braking system for a research project in accordance with jointly developed specifications in coordination with the consortium partners. 

Project planning and delivery of a TCMS architecture including the network components for a train control system with the components of Selectron Systems AG, which has been a 100% subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse AG since 2015. 

Development of a new, very compact, 24V Mg brake in low suspension to ensure the required high deceleration and the necessary electronic control components iRCB. 

Development of a new, very compact, oil-free air supply system, optimized to the requirements of the vehicle. 

Training and support for the consortium partners in all questions relating to the vehicle and provision of railroad technology know-how. This includes the Selectron electronics, the creation of the TCMS and brake-specific application software and the static and dynamic commissioning.