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Applications · High-speed

Engineered for the high-speed future.

Sustainable high-speed rail solutions that combine speed, comfort, convenience and safety.

The streamlined nose of a modern high-speed train

1,100 km

where rail beats air travel

Green mobility

The smartest alternative to flying.

High-speed rail is the most efficient and environmentally conscious substitute for air travel on journeys of up to 1,100 kilometres (700 miles). It offers a compelling blend of speed, comfort, convenience and safety, and governments around the world, led by China, are investing heavily in high-speed infrastructure.

At Sumcor, we develop and supply solutions that advance green mobility and shape the future of high-speed transport.

Challenges we solve

Built for the demands of high-speed operations

High mileage, strict standards and costly downtime: we design around the realities of running at speed.

High wheel consumption

High mileage wears wheels quickly. Our solutions extend service life between re-profiling and replacement.

Environmental compliance

Meeting demanding comfort requirements and environmental limits without compromise.

Capital investment

Optimising the cost of spare parts (CAPEX) across the life of your fleet.

Safety standards

Meeting the highest safety requirements to support safe and sustainable mobility.

Maintenance costs

Fewer train stops for preventive and corrective maintenance means lower running costs.

Sustainability standards

Components designed to meet rising sustainability standards for a better future.

Why Sumcor

Robust, unyielding capabilities

Six capabilities that make us the preferred partner for railway components.

Full product traceability

Complete tracking and documentation throughout the product lifecycle, for total accountability.

Shorter lead times

Optimised production and supply chain management for faster delivery without compromising quality.

Material & product customisation

Solutions tailored to your operating conditions and performance requirements.

Single supply source

One partner from initial design through to final delivery.

Production flexibility

Manufacturing that adapts to diverse requirements and varying production volumes.

End-to-end quality control

Quality assurance at every stage of design, manufacturing and delivery.

Planning a high-speed fleet?

Talk to our engineers about wheels, axles and wheelsets that keep high-mileage trains running longer.