Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Denmark is the regional service hub for comprehensive aftermarket solutions, reliable maintenance, and customized services for the entire lifecycle of train and locomotive subsystems in the Scandinavian countries and Central Europe. Only a strong partner specialized in the servicing and repair of train components can help operators keep their trains and locomotives running smoothly.
Wherever operators deploy rail vehicles, they will always need high-quality services and spare parts to ensure a reliable train operation. Originally part of DSB´s maintenance unit but now an integral part of Knorr-Bremse, our Danish business unit is specialized in the overhaul, repair and supply of train components for all types of vehicles and enjoys an excellent reputation in the market. Ongoing maintenance, engineering services and spare parts for rail vehicles are key factors in enabling the precise, on-schedule deployment of entire rail fleets – decade after decade. Operators need a strong partner at their side – a partner who is not only familiar with the relevant technologies but can also obtain or reverse engineer spare part required and has a specialized workforce capable of handling both installation and ongoing maintenance.
Comprehensive service & engineering experience for train components in Scandinavian countries & Central Europe
Knorr-Bremse is a leading manufacturer of rail systems, and over the last 110 years, the company has had a major influence on the rail vehicle industry and its further development. Component Services by Knorr-Bremse offers a complete portfolio, starting with mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components for trains and ranging from high-quality repair activities to complete overhauls or reverse engineering of components on the vehicle.
With Knorr-Bremse Component Services, operators receive comprehensive aftermarket support suitable for metros, regional trains, passenger coaches, diesel multiple units and other trains and locomotives. Discover our service portfolio for rail vehicle systems below.
Contact
Stefan Leukel Head of Sales & Marketing
2450 Copenhagen
Danmark - Denmark
stefan.leukel@knorr-bremse.com
Refurbishment, overhaul and repair of wheelsets and gears/reverse-gear
Component Services overhauls, refurbish and repairs all different kind of wheelset based on customer needs. We also overhaul and repair various brands of gears/reverse-gears.
Reconditioning and repair of various electronical components
Component Services reconditions and repairs various electronical components from a number of different suppliers, such as computers and radio transceivers.
Overhaul and repair of diesel engines, engine subframes and hydrostatic components
Component Services overhauls and repairs diesel engines, engine subframes and hydrostatic components from a number of different suppliers.
Overhaul and repair of pantographs mounted on EMUs
Component Services overhauls and repairs various brands of pantographs for electric trains and LRVs.
Overhaul and repair of electrical components
Component Services overhauls and repairs various electrical components such as circuit breaker, converter, inverter and other products with high voltage.
Overhaul and repair of electric motors and generators
Component Services overhauls and repairs various electrical motors and generators from a number of different suppliers.
Manufacture of cables and cable harnesses
Component Services manufactures cables and cable harnesses for trains.
Overhaul and repair of coupling systems
Component Services overhauls and repairs coupling systems from a wide variety of manufacturers, as well as Knorr-Bremse’s own. To find out more about our coupling systems for passenger and freight trains, follow this link
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Manufacturing of train interiors
Component Services manufactures customized interior elements such as tables, panels and mock-ups
Overhaul and repair of bogies, including full testing and quality control
Component Services overhauls and repairs all different kind of bogies based on customer needs.
Train components – from bogie to circuit board
High-quality spare parts for rail vehicles are just one of the factors that help extend a train’s service life. With our extensive knowledge of materials, installation techniques and system functionality, our maintenance services deliver high-quality, customized solutions. We also support optimizing services and service intervals of sub-systems.
Component Services is Knorr-Bremse’s specialized service unit. The unit provides complete aftermarket support for rail vehicles over the entire vehicle lifecycle. This includes general refurbishment, but also accident-related services for restoring trains to full operational readiness as soon as possible. Knorr-Bremse Component Services carries out all maintenance work, from bogie maintenance to the repair of the passenger information system in the train, including the modernization of rail vehicles.
A detailed look at our services in Denmark
Mechanical service
Overhaul, refurbishment and repair of mechanical components
Just a single defective component can be disruptive enough to keep an entire train in the depot. Component Services helps customers to minimize this risk.
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Electrical service
Services for electrical, electronic & electromechanical components
Component Services has enormous experience of overhauling & repairing electrical, electronic & electromechanical train components – including power converters, inverters, switches, cables & cable harnesses.
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Material processing
Processing materials for trains requires exceptional precision, plus the ability to improve
In train workshops, material processing embraces a wide variety of processes, including the cutting, welding and grinding of metals, CNC machining technology, painting and many other highly skilled techniques.
Engineering service
Our outstanding engineering service focus on optimizing our entire service offering
Our engineering service produce the cutting-edge developments required to optimize the future maintenance and servicing of rail vehicles and their components. We also support customers on obsolescence.
Supplier and engineering services
With a well-equipped network consisting of four service centers in Aarhus and Copenhagen and staffed by more than 300 highly specialized service technicians, Knorr-Bremse Component Services in Denmark ensures that rail fleets are reliably ready to operate at all times. Our engineering department provides support regarding obsolescence cases and reverse engineering. This makes our train component services a perfect partner for optimized train availability. Knorr-Bremse Component Services carries extensive certification – including EN 15085, which is especially relevant to rail vehicles and recognized as a benchmark standard not just in Europe but worldwide.
Train refurbishment and sustainable train repair with Component Services
The repair and overhaul of trains after accidents is essential to restore safety and reliability and to resume rail operations as quickly as possible. Knorr-Bremse Component Services brings extensive experience and expertise to the table.
- Train repairs after an accident: Following train accidents, Knorr-Bremse Component Services assesses the damage and repairs damaged parts such as car bodies, wheels and brakes, including subsequent quality control. Thanks to fast and efficient processes and modern equipment, the team of experts minimizes downtimes and ensures that trains are quickly ready for use again. The services are certified in accordance with EN15085.
- Midlife upgrades - improving efficiency, safety and sustainability: Trains are long-term investments that need to be modernized over time due to wear and tear and outdated technology. Retrofits in the second half of their life extend their service life, increase safety, efficiency and passenger comfort and meet requirements such as lower emissions and better accessibility. Typical measures relate to communication, control and monitoring systems as well as sustainable technologies.
Services for all types of trains and locomotives
We offer a comprehensive range of services for components of all types of trains and locomotives.
