Power Transmission in Heavy Rail and High Speed
High speeds and mileages, long distances and harsh climatic conditions - the systems in the heavy rail and high speed sector have to withstand a lot. And they have to be as cost-efficient as possible. We combine absolute reliability with low life cycle costs for you.
![Express train equipped with Schunk pantograph](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Applications/Rail/Heavy-Rail/image-thumb__4695__auto_5d105a05c83580fde772713e1fa31055_auto_a7a84e7fb6dbf50642512b6c2e80edbe/heavy-rail.jpg)
Reliable and cost-efficient heavy rail and high speed systems
Whether power transmission systems, individual components or wear parts - our solutions are specifically developed and subjected to special tests to meet your requirements. Benefit from the interaction of modern lightweight materials and low-wear materials for the perfect compromise between weight and robustness. Take advantage of our holistic approach, which incorporates our mechanical engineering know-how as well as our expertise in materials and manufacturing technology. This results in high-performance, high-quality overall systems that meet your demands for durability, reliability and cost management.
![Arc carbon strip arc protection for railway applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Contact-Strips/image-thumb__3890__WebappProductObjectList/schleifstueck-lichtbogen-schutz.png)
![Polyax grounding contact for outboard bearing bogie applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Grounding-Systems/image-thumb__3871__WebappProductObjectList/polyax-erdungskontakt-drehgestell-aussen.png)
![Polyax grounding contact for inboard bearing bogie applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Grounding-Systems/image-thumb__3872__WebappProductObjectList/polyax-erdungskontakt-drehgestell-innen.png)
![Carbon brush holder for railway applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Aftermarket/image-thumb__3876__WebappProductObjectList/buerstenhalter-kohlebuerste.png)
![Carbon brush for railway applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Aftermarket/image-thumb__3885__WebappProductObjectList/kohlebuerste-bahn.png)
![Conductor shunts railway applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Aftermarket/image-thumb__3892__WebappProductObjectList/stromband-bahn.png)
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![High-current carbon strip for max power transmission for railway applications](https://backend.schunk-group.com/Schunk/BU-Transit-Systems/Images/Products/Contact-Strips/image-thumb__3889__WebappProductObjectList/schleifstueck-hochstrom.png)