Drivetrain Power and Propulsion - Turbochargers for the Railway Industry

Drivetrain Power and Propulsion is an established provider of technical sales and services to the rail industry.

We operate from 14 locations in 6 countries with more than 260 full time equivalent team members.

Railway maintenance and engineering services

Our broad range of products and services include engine and powertrain maintenance, repair and overhaul, new components and parts, fluid connector products, power generation design and construction, technical support and training, and professional engineering services. Our engineering services include:

• Heavy powertrain and propulsion systems
• Heavy diesel and gas engine systems and cogeneration
• Large frame turbochargers
• Cryogenic transfer/storage, high vacuum, heat transfer and liquefaction solutions
• Industrial and automotive thermal and fluid products

Large-frame turbochargers

Drivetrain specialises in the manufacture, maintenance, repair and overhaul of large frame turbochargers. We provide a complete, specialist turbocharger engineering services which ensures turbochargers and fuel systems are tuned to achieve engine performance requirements even in extreme operating conditions.

New-generation rail turbochargers

Drivetrain Power and Propulsion proudly introduces HS turbochargers to the railway industry. The state-of-the-art, new-generation turbocharger series (NGT) was developed with extensive expertise in aero-thermodynamics and rotor-dynamics.

Using materials and engineering knowledge gained in the aeronautical turbine industry, we have developed the highest efficiency turbocharger available on the market today.

HS turbochargers present a compelling solution for OEM manufacturers and railway operators retrofit projects with our extensive line of large-frame, diesel engine turbochargers rated between 1,000kW and 3,700kW.

Turbochargers for locomotives

HS turbochargers offer industry-leading service intervals combined with our service exchange programme. These can be custom-tailored to suit both small and large rail operators and will keep your locomotives on the rails. Our turbochargers offer:

• Improved fuel efficiency
• Individual dynamically balanced components
• Reduced engine thermal load
• Improved engine performance
• Reduction of harmful emissions

Turbocharger parts and factory service

Drivetrain offers complete turbochargers, original replacement parts and factory service for the complete range of HST turbochargers in our European and American turbocharger centres of excellence.