Service for rail vehicles –
Spare parts, repairs & maintenance

HÜBNER – Your partner
for refurbishment solutions

While rail vehicles often remain in service for 30 to 40 years, gangway systems – the flexible connections between the cars – must typically be overhauled or replaced after approximately 10 to 15 years. This is due to the high levels of stress they are continually exposed to.

To meet this challenge, HÜBNER offers comprehensive refurbishment solutions independent of the original gangway manufacturer. These solutions cover everything from analysis and planning through to implementation for high cost-efficiency and maximum sustainability. Our Service team supports customers worldwide with maintenance, refurbishment and replacement services for lasting safety, comfort and efficiency.

Full service and on-site support

  • Installation and removal of gangway systems
  • Available worldwide – flexible & reliable
  • Minimization of downtime through rapid service delivery

Spare parts management & Repair service

  • Original, precisely fitted spare parts for gangway systems, bogie components, door safety systems, windows, and ramps and cockpit displays
  • Fast supply of original spare parts for maximum vehicle and fleet availability
  • Folding and corrugated bellows repairs in cases of vandalism or operational damage

 

Overhaul & replacement of gangway and articulation systems

  • Free condition assessment by our experts
  • Analysis, overhaul consulting & concept development
  • Manufacturer-independent execution of overhauls or refurbishments
  • Replacement of complete gangway systems – regardless of manufacturer

Training & know-how transfer

  • Product training for commissioning and maintenance
  • Practical training videos and digital learning content
  • Remote support for quick assistance in daily operations

 

Service contracts – As flexible as your requirements

  • Modular structure ranging from basic packages to all-round service
  • Combination of maintenance, spare parts supply and technical support
  • Transparent cost structures and maximum planning reliability

HUBLink – Your digital service portal for rail vehicles

WithHUBLink – HÜBNER’s digital service platform – you have full access to all important information:

  • Fleet overview, including document management
  • Access to technical & commercial documents
  • Product training videos & remote support
  • Clear overview of spare parts and services

All this information is made available in one central location – for fast and convenient access.

FAQs

Particularly for minor damages such as from vandalism, it is often possible to make repairs directly on the vehicle – even while the bellows is installed.

With larger damages, expert repairs can be done at our main plant in Kassel, Germany, or at one of our local service locations. This applies for vehicles of all types – including trams, metros, high-speed and regional trains.

Our repair services are available not only for HÜBNER products but also for the bellows of other manufacturers.

Yes, HÜBNER supplies spare parts for all delivered systems, including folding and corrugated bellows, articulation systems, as well as complete assemblies. 

In addition, we offer spare parts and individual solutions for the products of other manufacturers.

HÜBNER offers specialized repair solutions for folding and corrugated bellows.
Our service teams can also perform repairs on site and on installed systems depending on the extent of the damage.

In addition, self-performed repairs may be possible for minor damages.

Please contact us so we can advise you on the best approach for your specific case.

 

Yes, articulation systems can be repaired or reconditioned under specific conditions.
Depending on the condition and installation situation, overhaul may be possible on-site in certain cases.

In addition to our own components, we offer precisely fitted solutions for third-party systems, for example alternative radial articulation bearings. In many cases we are able to provide significantly reduced delivery times.

Please contact us so that we can check your specific case and advise you on the best solution.

You can find complete documentation for your products, including service intervals, on our free digital service platform HUBLink.

After free registration, you have access to your fleet overview including all relevant technical documents. In addition, you cann access other useful functions to facilitate the maintenance and management of your systems.

 

A tear or hole in a folding or corrugated bellows may indicate a generally poor condition or the approaching end of service life.
In this case, we recommend a free condition assessment to evaluate the damages in detail and to determine the appropriate next steps.

Please contact us so that we can assist you directly.

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Your Contact

Maximilian Schäfer

Head of Sales
BU Gangways | Mobility Rail
Tel. +49 561 998 1679
​​​​​​​Maximilian.Schaefer(@)hubner-group.com