Reliability is one of the primary concerns for Transit Systems. CARBONE LORRAINE carbon products; brushes, pantograph, third rail contact shoes, current collection unit, Ground return units, brake shoes etc. are utilized by major transit systems around the world to support this requirement.

For heavy rail equipment, grades AC137 and EG8220 brush material have provided long life and consistency. For transit traction motors, grades 2189, CB111 and EG8220 are the choices of a lot of major transit systems.

Groupe CARBONE LORRAINE also has the technology and experience to support the braking, Pantograph and contact shoe requirement of Transit Systems. Our materials are currently being used by major Transit Systems around the world; Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia.

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