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nVent ERICO Railway Electrical Protection Series: Lightning Strikes

Severe weather, with heavy rain, hail, and dangerous cloud to ground lightning can occur anywhere in North America, creating a challenging environment for railways, especially during the summer…

nVent Heating Solutions for Third Rail Electrification

During the recent polar vortex that brought temperatures as low as -60 F through the upper Midwest of North America, there were many news stories highlighting the extreme measures railways…

nVent SCHROFF Space-saving Cabinets Create More Room On Board Multi-unit (MU) Trains

Many exciting advancements exist in the world of rolling stock, including the proliferation of high-speed rail and emergence of autonomous, driver-less technology. Another significant trend is the rise…

An Innovative nVent Ground Conductor On Track in Metro Railways Throughout China

nVent ERICO provides a variety of solutions for earthing (grounding) and bonding across many industries, including rail. Earthing systems are a critical part of railway safety, protecting passengers and the…

For More Efficient Onboard Electrical Systems, nVent ERIFLEX Connections Make a Difference

  When it comes to transporting people and goods, railroads typically have a lower environmental impact than other modes of transportation. Further, many regions around the world are…

Innovative Switch Heating Solutions for Harsh Winter Weather

Winter weather poses a significant challenge for railways throughout the world. It’s not just cold weather climates that are affected—any region that gets cold enough for freezing rain…

Welcome to nVent Rail: Global Connected Solutions for Safer, More Reliable Railways

The first commercial passenger and freight railway was chartered in 1827. Less than a century later, in 1903, the Electric Railway Improvement Company (ERICO) was born, quickly becoming…