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Knorr-Bremse Releases Annual Report and Announces Dividend Proposal

March 23, 2023

Knorr-Bremse releases Annual Report for fiscal year 2022
Virtual Annual General Meeting convened for May 5, 2023
The Executive Board and Supervisory Board to propose € 1.45 dividend per share for …

Rendering of the new Orient Express luxury passenger train called "La Dolce Vita"

Knorr-Bremse to equip luxury passenger trains in Italy

March 14, 2023

ARSENALE Express S.p.A. and Knorr-Bremse have signed a supply agreement for rail vehicle systems destined for “La Dolce Vita” luxury trains run by Orient Express
Two trains, each comprising 11 cars, …

Knorr-Bremse invests in rail services business in the United Kingdom

March 1, 2023

Knorr-Bremse acquires Westcode UK Ltd. (Westcode) and strengthens its train system service business in the UK rail market
The acquisition, valued in the mid-single-digit million-euro range, …

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Next generation mobility with a view to the future of our planet

As the global market leader for braking systems and many other vehicle subsystems, Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems ranks among the global forces that are driving the shift to sustainable transportation and next-generation mobility. Megacities are expanding, passenger numbers rising and both platforms and trains becoming more crowded. The growing demand for mobility, global supply chains, the need for more sustainable transportation and new trends in travel comfort leave the transportation sector facing worldwide challenges − and we are right in the middle of all this. All types of rail vehicle are affected and the entire vehicle life cycle, too. We are driven by the goal of adding value for our customers while at the same time making an effective and positive contribution to social and environmental developments.

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Enabling the shift to sustainable transportation

We are pursuing the vision of a rapid, smooth and seamless flow of vehicles and fleets, of passengers and goods, of ideas and impulses. With this in mind, through our highly innovative and sustainable multi-system solutions we are making rail-borne transportation more reliable, better connected, safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more efficient.

Executive Board Rail Vehicle Systems Dr. Jürgen Wilder.

The Rail division has an especially important part to play in the context of sustainability, because railways, trams and metro systems are key drivers of progress toward climate-friendly mobility.

Dr. Jürgen Wilder – Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and responsible for the Rail Vehicle Systems division

Brand diversity at Knorr-Bremse

With leading-edge air brake control systems and components as well as train control systems, New York Air Brake supplies two of the key components for efficient rail transportation of passengers and freight.

IFE is consistently working on improving the entrance systems for light rail vehicles and metros, regional and commuter trains as well as high-speed and passenger trains and stimulating the market with its innovative ideas.

As a leading HVAC system specialist, Merak combines economy, eco-friendliness and passenger comfort in a coherent overall package for all climatic conditions and rail vehicle types.

With a strong presence in all the relevant markets, Microelettrica Scientifica is the leading developer and manufacturer of electromechanical and electronic components and systems for rail vehicles.

The TCMS solutions supplied by control, I/O, network and communication technology specialists Selectron provide the answers for rail vehicle automation and for keeping up with the latest digital connectivity trends.

Knorr-Bremse company Kiepe Electric is a globally renowned specialist in complete customized systems for electric rail vehicles, buses and trucks.

As a specialist in and world-leading manufacturer of fully integrated sanitary systems for passenger trains, Evac plays a key role in improving train availability and enhancing passenger comfort with its highly engineered vacuum toilet systems.

Zelisko develops energy, signalling and traffic management systems. Its portfolio includes current and voltage transformers, LED railway signals, railway crossing safety systems and combined ticket printer/on-board computers.

Outstanding performance, short maintenance times, high availability and complex vehicle modernizations: RailServices offers innovative life cycle management for everything from individual vehicles to entire fleets.

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Take advantage of four attractive service models to make your vehicles and fleets even more efficient and available

Knorr-Bremse has bundled its aftermarket activities for the rail industry under the RailServices umbrella, offering innovative, manufacturer-independent solutions covering each rail vehicle’s entire life cycle. Based on our in-depth understanding of products, systems and operations. RailServices is a strategic service partner to vehicle operators and manufacturers around the world, supported by 40 dedicated service centers and more than 2,000 service engineers. Our specialists deliver optimized – because customized – solutions for streamlining our customers’ operations, offer vehicle maintenance to OEM quality standards, and use their proven expertise to enhance digital and automated maintenance and safety procedures. Significantly improving the availability of our customers’ rail vehicles and fleets.

Knorr-Bremse RVS Calendar

The largest and most-influential exhibition in the field of China urban rail in Beijing/Qingqdao.

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Making mobility safe and efficient. Every day. Everywhere.

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport – all over the world.

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Taking responsibility for our products, our employees, the environment and the society

A forward-looking business is a lived corporate culture that combines ecological, economic and social goals worldwide.

Founder of Knorr Bremse Georg Knorr next to the first air brake

The history of Knorr-Bremse

More than 110 years of experience in braking technologies.