ZF India Launches Advanced Railway Dampers at IREE 2025

ZF India Pvt Ltd has introduced its next-generation railway dampers for the Indian rail market at International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025, a giant leap towards strengthening its position in the nation's rapidly evolving rail industry.

For metro, semi-high-speed, high-speed, and locomotive applications, India's demanding rail environment is expected to benefit from improved reliability, comfort, and durability provided by the new dampers. Featuring a maintenance-free twin-tube construction, compact size, and characteristic curve configurability, the solution offers improved ride comfort and improved operating efficiency for rail transport operators.

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Laying stress on the launch, ZF Group President – Region India, Akash Passey, mentioned that the move is ZF's focus on India's evolutionary rail experience. “India’s rail sector is entering a transformative phase with ambitious modernisation and high-speed projects. By introducing locally produced advanced dampers, we are reinforcing our commitment to the growth of this sector.”

Karsten Hofmann, Sales Head – Special Vehicle and Railway Chassis Components, ZF Group, commented, “The Indian rail market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. ZF is committed to delivering world-class products locally to support this transformation. Our advanced dampers exemplify ZF’s dedication to quality, reliability and innovation for the Indian rail ecosystem.”

Made in the Chakan plant of ZF, the dampers are capable of meeting international validation norms while driving the company's continued focus on innovation and localization. With increased dynamic stiffness and demonstrated performance in adverse weather conditions, they reduce downtime and total cost of ownership, key considerations for India's growing rail network.