The right solution for your technical requirements
It is a gigantic growth market: around the world, money is being poured into rail transport. Experts believe that the commercial potential for connection solutions in the railway vehicle sector alone is in the region of 500 million dollars. As the numbers rise, so do the expectations for railway technology, and thus for safety and reliability in rail transport. Special safety regulations must be observed and functions must be fulfilled. With our comprehensive portfolio for railway technology, we at LAPP offer you tested and certified system solutions – for the best and easiest path to railway vehicle approval.
The LAPP portfolio
Our range of railway technology products complies with a wide range of international standards and safety requirements. We operate in over 80 countries, ensuring global availability and first-class service.
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The high level of availability and smooth operation of railway vehicles depend largely on the railway cables and wires used. Whether they’re needed for power supply, data transmission or control – reliable connectivity solutions enable smooth operation and safe transport.
Cables and wires must have specific properties to be suitable for use in railway vehicles. Compliance with statutory fire safety requirements is even a factor in the approval process. The key consideration here is to ensure the highest possible level of safety for passengers, staff and goods.
In the vehicle area, railway cables, wires, cable glands and connectors are subjected to extreme stresses. In addition to mechanical stresses such as stone impact, torsion and severe vibrations, chemical substances – including oils, acids and cleaning agents – also affect the materials.
When used outdoors, there is also the additional factor of intense UV radiation. Furthermore, extreme climatic conditions during operation place high demands on the material properties of all components. To withstand these influences, the solutions used must be designed for particularly wide temperature ranges. Railway cables, for example, are often designed to withstand temperatures ranging from –50 °C to +120 °C.
Fire safety, in particular, is treated with the utmost importance in railway vehicles and is subject to different regulations around the world. For example, EN 45545-2 applies in the European Union; in the USA, in addition to NFPA 130, standards relating to the toxicity of smoke gases, such as BSS 7239, are also applied; in some regions of the world, the British Standard BS 6853 is used, whilst in Russia, GOST is applied. The materials and components for railway vehicles are subject to clear specifications. Railway cables and connectivity solutions must therefore have the following essential properties:
- Halogen-free
- Flame-retardant
- self-extinguishing
- Low smoke
When selecting and installing railway cables and cables, the relevant national or regional standards must be observed. Within the EU, these are EN 50355 and EN 50343.
These contain, for example, guidelines on selecting the correct cable types, current ratings and the sizing of cable cross-sections.
Why use LAPP products for rail transport?
With LAPP, you benefit from tested and certified solutions that combine safety, global availability and innovation.
Your benefits at a glance
Reach your destination faster
Reach your destination faster
When time counts, immediately available articles and short delivery times are your competitive advantage - because they get your projects on track faster.
- Around 900 articles immediately available from stock
- Delivery times: 24h in Germany, 72h Europe-wide
- More than 3,200 articles available for railway technology
- No minimum order quantities, customized cuts possible
Certified on track
Certified on track
You can rely on tested quality and standard-compliant production - for maximum safety and reliability in rail transport.
- Own electron beam crosslinking system
- IRIS / TS 22163 certification at the LAPP Korea LLC production site
- Cable types comply with EN standards and other standards
- High production quality and reliability
Running reliably for decades
Running reliably for decades
With over 60 years of experience and comprehensive solution expertise, we offer you everything from a single source – for connection solutions that last.
- Over 60 years of development and manufacturing
- Many years of experience in the rolling stock market
- Complete connection solutions from a single source
- Individual solutions for special requirements
Can't find the right product for your needs?
Together, we can develop individual solutions, customized for you. Our experts would be happy to guide you.