We have been supporting our customers in the railway industry as a reliable partner for 100 years. We introduced our very first commercial product – a catenary armature for streetcars – in 1923. And we will also be there for you in the future: With smart solutions for railway technology that ensure safe operation and railway infrastructure digitalization.
Our Railway Center of Excellence
Experience Phoenix Contact products in a real railway application
The Railway Center of Excellence was set up at the Phoenix Contact site to showcase our railway-specific products in a real application. They include railway infrastructure field elements such as signal, point drive, and wheel sensors. Control tasks are recreated in the signal tower so you can experience the functions firsthand. Here you can learn how to use Phoenix Contact products yourself and discuss the challenges of the railway industry with our experts. Feel free to contact us to learn more.
Scheidt & Bachmann uses CLIXTRAB for surge protection in control and safety technology systems
The revised DB Directive 819.0808 places high demands on surge protection concepts in electronic and digital signal boxes. Signal system manufacturer Scheidt & Bachmann uses CLIXTRAB surge protection from Phoenix Contact.
To avoid wasting time with all the electrical switching processes performed during the testing and simulations, we chose Phoenix Contact Push-in direct-connection technology.
Voestalpine Signaling relies on Push-in terminal blocks for greater safety in rail traffic
Time savings and easy handling were decisive criteria for Voestalpine Signaling when choosing the right connection technology for their diagnostic systems in rail traffic. Find out how Voestalpine overcame challenges relating to safety and approval and why their collaboration with Phoenix Contact became an important part of their solution.
Basic knowledge for railway technology
Railway Guide
Guide to EN 45545 – Fire protection on railway vehicles
The correct application of norms and standards form the basis for smooth railway operations. One important standard is EN 45545, which regulates fire protection on railway vehicles. To make this railway-related standard easier to understand, we have produced this guide focusing on “electrotechnical equipment”. The guide provides you with background information on EN 45545, EN 45545-2, and the requirements that electrical components must meet. You will find important information for fire safety verifications and evaluation.
Interference voltage
Understanding and calculating interference voltage
With this video, we would like to share the basics of railway technology with you. Learn more about the calculation of the interference voltage, which is induced in cables installed next to the track. This allows you to estimate the effects for your application and derive measures for safe and reliable railway operation.
