Innovation in every piece
Since our inception, CAF has been committed to delivering cutting-edge railway components that not only enhance efficiency and reliability but also contribute to a more sustainable future.
With every piece we produce, we ensure the highest quality and traceability, meeting the industry's most demanding standards and always considering the future of transportation.
We are global leaders in providing state-of-the-art fully-mounted axle solutions. At CAF we are at the heart of the railway industry, driving the engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance of fully-mounted axles and axle boxes for all types of trains.
Our solutions are designed to optimise supply chain management and reduce carbon footprint, driving a more sustainable future. With in-house manufacturing of key components, we guarantee total traceability, offering:
Versatile and precise control over parts
Reduced delivery times and improved logistics
Lower overall weight
Minimised carbon footprint
Reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
CAF offers a comprehensive range of electric traction converters in direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC).
Our solutions are modular, configurable, and turnkey, specifying all components of the traction chain:
The traction converter, developed with proprietary technology, is the core of the entire traction chain, and its reliability determines the vehicle’s performance and costs.
All solutions are researched and tested in our state-of-the-art laboratory. Using an optimised control strategy and the latest IGBT technology, our traction systems are designed to enhance energy efficiency.
These solutions align with our TCMS COSMOS, making them compatible for integration into both new and refurbished vehicles. CAF’s electric traction systems adhere to international railway standards and are integrated into locomotives, trams, commuter trains, and EMUs worldwide.
The push for railway decarbonisation will involve the gradual replacement of diesel trains with hydrogen-powered and battery-powered vehicles, as well as hybrid (pantograph and battery) and bimodal (catenary and hydrogen) vehicles.
We are committed to developing sustainable alternatives to diesel trains and eliminating emissions on non-electrified routes. At CAF, we complement our hydrogen models with battery-powered trains, offering zero-emission alternatives.
In addition to environmental benefits, these trains offer cost savings on line electrification and quieter vehicles for greater passenger comfort.
We are proud to lead the transition towards pollution-free rail transportation by combining technology, efficiency, and sustainability through our Greentech energy storage systems. We design these products with the utmost environmental care, managing energy efficiently and responsibly.
Our storage systems eliminate the need for catenary and harness braking energy, significantly reducing environmental impact and promoting clean and sustainable rail transportation.
We focus on the added value of our products, which includes:
We are global leaders in energy storage systems for the railway sector, allowing travellers around the world to benefit from the most advanced technology.
We specialise in the control, monitoring, and diagnostics of railway vehicles to improve transportation effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Along with TCMS systems, CAF provides network systems and integration, including Ethernet networks, wireless communications, and cybersecurity devices.
Our control and communication systems benefit from our expertise in various fields:
Extensive experience with railway communication buses: MVB, WTB, ETB, ECN/TRDP, RS-485, CAN
Equipment for capturing, recording, and monitoring all train variables for cloud and onboard diagnostics
Development of sophisticated and secure human-machine interfaces (HMI) and communication gateways
Secure wired and wireless communications
Generic and secure software applications for various railway vehicle functions, such as secure opening, HABD, and SDO
We provide comprehensive support to our customers, offering modern AC traction upgrades and lithium-ion battery propulsion for freight locomotives, all from a single point of contact.
We supply modern IGBT and Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter cabinets. Our traction systems are developed using proprietary technology and modular design concepts that ensure maximum fleet interchangeability.
They are available for a wide range of locomotives and can be applied to DC and AC-configured locomotives.
Proven AC traction technology: over 5,000 converter boxes and 12,000 AC traction motors.
We offer:
AC TM combo with zero pinion failures and oil leaks
IGBT and SiC-based inverter cabinet
Unique TM combo valid for different bogies
Total flexibility: compatible with any power source (diesel, natural gas, batteries, etc.)
Increased starting traction effort +20/+45%
Higher reliability
Reduced maintenance
Lower fuel consumption and carbon footprint
With over 15 years’ experience in the propulsion battery market, CAF has developed some of the first and largest battery-powered trains. We integrate lithium-ion batteries into a wide range of locomotives, tenders, and traction units.
Proven OESS technology: over 15 million kilometres in operation without catenary.
We offer:
High-power and durable lithium-ion batteries: LTO
High-energy-density lithium-ion batteries: NMC, LFP
Reduced fuel consumption and carbon footprint
Clean and quiet operation
Greater availability
Increased power
Products designed for a 30-year operational life under severe conditions, exceeding market standards
Industrial and service presence in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and Europe
Support service facilities in Canada, Australia, South Africa, and 35 other countries
Flexible service models and availability of spare parts
