Voith Highlights Innovations for Sustainable Rail Transport at InnoTrans 2024

Voith Highlights Innovations for Sustainable Rail Transport at InnoTrans 2024

(IN BRIEF) Voith will showcase its innovative solutions for sustainable rail transport at InnoTrans 2024. Key highlights include the CargoFlex Hybrid coupler, which aids the gradual conversion to digital automatic couplers (DAC) for locomotives, and advanced coupling technology for passenger trains. Voith will also present its expanded portfolio of gear units and rail couplings, resulting from recent strategic acquisitions. A presentation on “Coupler Innovations @ Voith” will take place on September 25, 2024, at 13:30 in Speakers’ Corner.

(PRESS RELEASE) HEIDENHEIM, 23-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith is set to make a significant impact at InnoTrans 2024 with its pioneering products and services designed to promote sustainable mobility in the rail sector. Among the key attractions will be Voith’s latest solutions for gear units and both passenger and freight couplers, all of which are critical components for enhancing rail transport efficiency and sustainability.

Key Highlights:

• CargoFlex Hybrid Coupler: Voith will showcase the CargoFlex Hybrid, a cutting-edge coupler that facilitates the gradual conversion of locomotive fleets to digital automatic couplers (DAC). This technology is vital for meeting the EU’s goal of shifting 30% of goods transport to rail as part of the European Green Deal. The CargoFlex Hybrid, which supports both manual and automatic coupling, is undergoing trials under the EU-Rail Flagship Project 5 TRANS4M-R.
• Innovative Coupling Technology: Voith’s booth will also feature their advanced coupling technology for passenger trains, which ensures secure and reliable connections in various rail systems worldwide, including trams, subways, and high-speed trains.
• Gear Units and Strategic Acquisitions: Voith has expanded its portfolio of rail couplings and gear units through recent strategic acquisitions, creating new synergies in their service business that benefit rail vehicle operators.

Event Details:

• Presentation on Coupler Innovations: Voith will host a presentation titled “Coupler Innovations @ Voith” on September 25, 2024, at 13:30 in Speakers’ Corner. This session will cover the latest and forthcoming advancements in couplers for both freight and passenger trains.
• Exhibition Stand: Voith’s products, services, and sustainability strategies will be on display at booth No. 130 in Hall 1.2, where visitors can learn more about how Voith is driving mobility growth in the rail sector.

Voith’s Vision: Voith’s participation in InnoTrans 2024 underscores their commitment to the future of rail transport, aligning with the event’s theme, “Mobility growth takes vision.” By introducing innovative solutions like the CargoFlex Hybrid, Voith is playing a pivotal role in the ongoing transformation towards a more sustainable and efficient rail transport system.

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About Voith Turbo
The Group Division Voith Turbo is part of the Voith Group and a specialist for intelligent drive technology, systems as well as tailor-made services. With its innovative and smart products, Voith offers highest efficiency and reliability. Customers from highly diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, mining and mechanical engineering, ship technology, rail and commercial vehicles rely on the advanced technologies and digital applications of Voith.

Media Contact:

Global Communications Voith Turbo
VT-press-office@voith.com

SOURCE: Voith GmbH