Railway power Rubber cable

Railway Power Rubber Cable — Flexible Traction & Rolling Stock Power Cable

Railway power rubber cables are purpose-engineered flexible cables for the demanding electrical systems of locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, metro carriages, light rail vehicles, and trackside equipment. These cables survive extreme vibration, wide temperature swings, aggressive chemicals, fire hazard conditions, and continuous flexing — requirements that far exceed those of standard industrial rubber cables.

Our railway rubber cables comply with EN 50264, IEC 60228, BS 6195, and VDE 0115. Construction features include silicone rubber or EPDM insulation, cross-linked polyolefin or elastomeric outer sheaths, and compliance with EN 45545-2 fire performance requirements for rolling stock.

Key Design Features

• Class 5/6 extra-fine-wire copper conductors — maximum flexibility and vibration resistance
• Silicone rubber or EPDM insulation — rated to +150°C (silicone) or +90°C (EPDM)
• Cross-linked elastomeric or LSOH outer sheath for fire and smoke performance
• EN 45545-2 HL1/HL2/HL3 fire hazard levels available
• Rated voltages 300/500V to 3.6/6 kV for traction and auxiliary circuits
• Temperature range ‑50°C to +125°C depending on construction
• Oil, fuel, and hydraulic fluid resistance

Electrical & Mechanical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Locomotive and EMU traction motor flexible connections
• Rolling stock auxiliary power supply and control wiring
• Metro and light rail vehicle under-car power cables
• Inter-car jumper cables and gangway connections
• Trackside signalling and traction power equipment
• High-speed train auxiliary systems and brake wiring

Selection Guide

Choosing Fire Hazard Level (HL)

EN 45545-2 defines HL1 (low risk), HL2 (standard passenger), and HL3 (high risk, underground/enclosed). Metro and underground railway applications typically require HL3 — the most stringent fire and smoke performance level.