ZF Technology in Rail Vehicles

Makes you want to get on board: ZF solutions make rail vehicles safer, more comfortable, and efficient. Discover more here.

Together on Track

ZF Rail reflects our commitment to reliable technology, uncompromising quality and long-term partnerships in passenger and freight mobility worldwide. Built on a century of experience and as one of the world’s leading technology suppliers for rail systems, the portfolio spans driveline technologies, chassis components, smart condition monitoring systems and a service network, all designed to safeguard availability, reduce downtime and optimize lifecycle costs. With global reach and a customer-first mindset, we act as a long-term partner – reliable, responsive and future-ready.

ZF's product portfolio for rail vehicles

ZF Rail is one of the world’s leading technology suppliers for passenger and freight rail, built on decades of expertise. The portfolio covers driveline and chassis solutions as well as smart condition monitoring systems and a broad service network,ensuring availability, efficiency and long-term reliability worldwide.

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How ZF shapes the future of rail mobility.

Technologies

ZF supplies driveline and chassis products, digital systems, and services. Development focuses on electrification, digitalization, and automation.

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ZF technology for all rail vehicle market segments.

Applications

ZF offers solutions optimized to meet the requirements of the various rail market segments: EMU, DMU, locomotives, special vehicles, and skytrains.

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Digital solutions

How ZF shapes the future of mobility on rails

Product highlights

EcoFlex

Innovative, lubrication-free and electrically insulated fiber composite coupling for EMU

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connect@rail

Comprehensive condition monitoring for rail vehicles

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Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System

Predictive maintenance planning for rail vehicles and infrastructure

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EcoMet

Modular gearbox family for metros and commuters

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EcoWorld 2

Six-speed powershift transmission with integrated reversing function for DMU and hybrid applications

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Secondary damper with integrated position sensor

Altitude sensor provides precise information about vehicle position

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Frequency selective yaw damper

Passive solution without electrical connection

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Meet our experts

Come and join us at the most important exhibitions worldwide!

Technical data, benefits, ... you can read a lot about our products. But have you already experienced them live? ZF presents itself regularly at the world’s most important exhibitions and events, also in the field of rail vehicles.

If you would like to find out more about our wide range of products, visit us at one of the following shows. Our experts will be happy to talk to you in person.