Knorr-Bremse Agrees to Sell Merak Rail HVAC Business
GERMANY: Knorr-Bremse has agreed to sell its global rail HVAC business Merak to OpenGate Capital, transferring around 1,500 employees in a transaction expected to close by the end of 2026.
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Knorr-Bremse acquisition of Duagon Group strengthens rail tech
Knorr-Bremse acquisition of Duagon Group has been completed in a transaction valued at EUR 500 million, as stated in the Knorr-Bremse newsroom.
New Knorr-Bremse facility in India: a plant in Chennai
A new Knorr-Bremse facility in India is being prepared by Knorr-Bremse India (Knorr-Bremse Group). The company plans to invest INR 19.07bn ($214m) in a site in Chennai focused on producing components for passenger rolling stock, as reported by The Times of India.
Knorr-Bremse introduces LEADER Flow system to boost train efficiency
Knorr-Bremse launched the LEADER Flow system, which processes in real time train movements, geodata, and timetables in order to realize increased operational efficiency and locomotive energy reduction.
Knorr-Bremse to Overhaul Sanitary Systems on Pendolino Trains in the UK
Knorr-Bremse has signed a long-term agreement for the overhaul and modernization of the sanitary installations of the Pendolino trains of Alstom and has strengthened its leadership in the UK market.
Knorr-Bremse to supply equipment for India’s HSR
In early September, Knorr-Bremse has signed an order to equip India’s first high-speed trains with braking systems, air-conditioning units, and safety, comfort, and reliability units for the new rolling stock.
Knorr-Bremse Shows Profit Growth and Business Expansion
Knorr-Bremse reported its first-half 2025 financial results, showing growth in key performance indicators. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Knorr-Bremse Opens Global AI Center in India
Knorr-Bremse has launched a new artificial intelligence center in Chennai, located in southeastern India. This facility will serve as a global innovation hub where around 70 experts are set to begin work in August 2025. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Train Air Conditioning Faces Urgent Refrigerant Changes
Train operators across Australia must act quickly as refrigerant rules change, or risk soaring costs and disruptions in air conditioning systems. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Knorr-Bremse Expands Global Rail Contracts Across China and Beyond
Knorr-Bremse has secured new rail contracts in China, supplying braking systems for over 1,000 metro cars and reinforcing its leadership in the global rail industry. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Knorr-Bremse Secures Major Contract for Rome Metro Trains
Knorr-Bremse has signed a new supply deal with Hitachi Rail to outfit up to 30 Rome Metro trains with advanced systems designed for urban rail performance and passenger safety. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Knorr-Bremse Introduced iWagon System in the UK
Knorr-Bremse has launched the FreightControl Sentinel system in the UK for the first time, installing it on JPA wagons operated by Heidelberg Materials’ British division. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
