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Rail Solutions

Rail and Transit

Frozen train tracks and snow accumulation on rail switches pose a major safety risk and can cause serious disruptions to rail service. nVent offers a complete range of solutions that improve railway safety and reliability, including third rail heating and switch heating systems that help keep trains moving during colder months.  

railroad heating solutions

Our wide range of thermal solutions improve railway safety, reliability, and comfort. With innovative heat trace technology and railway expertise, we provide service proven heating systems for rail infrastructure as well as for on-board applications and track-side structures. Our solutions are:  

  • Safe and reliable: A maintenance-free solution that will not overhead.  

  • Easy to install: Cable can be cut on site and laid directly into existing foundation  

  • Energy-efficient: Will automatically adjust the heat output according to the temperature, reducing energy consumption  

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Trusted Global Partner for Rail

Railway Certified

Meets or exceeds most railway industry standards.

Global Footprint

Operations in +30 countries.

Advanced Capability

Over 100 years of experience with 500+ patented products

Case Study

nVent RAYCHEM installed a rail transit snow melting system between the Beijing T3 terminals at the Beijing Capital International Airport.

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