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Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd (Formerly Westinghouse Brakes)
Westinghouse Way
Hampton Park East
Melksham
SN12 6TL
UK
Telephone: +44 (0)1225 898700
Fax: +44 (0)1225 898705
E-mail: enquiries@westbrake.com
Website: http://www.knorr-bremse.co.uk

Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited, formerly Westinghouse Brakes (UK) Limited, offers the full range of Knorr-Bremse Group's rail products and systems, including rail braking, to the UK and Irish and markets. In addition, under the Knorr-Bremse Group railservices brand, the company provides flexible service support packages, ranging from the supply of original Knorr-Bremse Group parts to full, shared risk "lifetime" service support contracts. Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited, providing platform screen systems on a global basis. Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited is a K-B Group Centre of Competence (CoC) for Metro Brake Control and a CoC for Platform Screen Doors. This underlines the level of expertise to be found at the company's new, multi million pound Melksham headquarters which opened in March 2005. Westinghouse Brakes, the original name of the company which was founded over 100 years ago, is retained as a global brand.

Products and Services:
Braking Systems, Air Supply, Bogie Equipment, Brake Control, Wheel Slide Protection, Hydraulics, Pneumatic, Discs, Tread Brakes, Electro Sanding Systems, Brake Calipers,  Door Systems, Doors, Entrance Systems, Platform Door Systems, Door Control Systems, Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, HVAC, Derailment Technology, Windscreen Wiper Systems, Control Components, Electrical, Electronic, Components,  Resistors, Contactors, Disconnetors, Integrated Functional Units, Rail Services, Maintenance, Rolling Stock Maintenance, Overhaul, Repairs, Spares, Mass Transit, High Speed, Heavy Rail, Light Rail, Freight, Design & Manufacture, Manufacturing, Safety, Training, Courses.