Wire & Cable Solutions for the Rail Industry

High-performance wire and cable solutions engineered for passenger rail, transit, locomotive, and rail infrastructure applications where safety, reliability, and long service life are essential.

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Overview

Engineered for the Demands of Modern Rail Systems

Rail transportation systems demand cable solutions capable of operating under continuous vibration, mechanical stress, elevated temperatures, and stringent fire safety requirements.

Champlain Cable’s EXAR® Rail product family is specifically engineered for rolling stock and transit infrastructure, delivering superior flexibility, flame performance, low-smoke characteristics, and long-term durability through advanced irradiation cross-linked XLPO insulation technology.

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Featured Applications

POWER & DISTRIBUTION

High-performance wire and cable engineered for power distribution, equipment interconnects, and demanding electrical systems throughout rail cars and locomotives.

CONTROL & SIGNAL SYSTEMS

Flexible multi-conductor cable solutions for control, monitoring, and signal applications, available with custom conductor configurations and shielding options.

DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Rugged CAN Bus, Ethernet, and specialty data cable solutions engineered for reliable communications in demanding rail transit environments.

ON-CAR SYSTEMS

Flexible, space-efficient cable solutions for equipment and subsystems throughout rail cars and locomotives, with constructions designed for demanding mechanical and environmental conditions.

Why Champlain Cable

Built for Long-Term Reliability

Rail operators demand products capable of performing for decades under continuous vibration, mechanical movement, and environmental exposure. Champlain Cable develops cable systems engineered to exceed these expectations through advanced insulation technology, irradiation cross-linking, and rigorous quality control.

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125°C

Rail Transit Performance

High-performance EXRAD® Rail cable solutions engineered for demanding power, control, and data applications.

product Solutions

Engineered for Rail Applications

Our rail product portfolio can meet the evolving demands of modern rail and transit systems, delivering reliable power, control, and communications performance in demanding operating environments.

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  • EXRAD® RTC: Thin-Wall, Multi-Core Rail Cables

    EXRAD® RTC cables utilize EXRAD-RTW thin-wall 600V cores which reduce cable size and weight. The EXRAD-RTC jacket is flexible and robust.
    • Flexible
    • Space Savings
    • Weight Savings

  • EXRAD® RAIL RSX Transit Wire

    EXRAD® RAIL RSX power cables are high-performance 125C irradiation cross-linked XLPO cables conforming to applicable North American and European Rail Transit Standards including NYCT-TX, AAR RP-585/S-501, and NFPA 130.  EXRAD RSX insulation is flexible and provides superior flame retardance, fluid resistance and durability.  Available in 600V and 2,000V constructions.
    • AAR RP-585/S-501
    • Flexible
    • NYCT-TX

  • EXRAD® RTW Thin-Wall Rail Car Wire

    EXRAD® RTW thin-wall rail car wire is a tough dual-layer insulation system meeting the rigorous requirements of New York City Transit’s TX-TW specification.
    • Flame Resistant
    • NYCT TX-TW
    • Space Savings

  • EXRAD® RCI: Ethernet Cables for Rail Applications

    EXRAD® RCI  is Champlain’s family of Ethernet and controlled impedance cables for rail applications.  These Low-Smoke Zero Hal constructions are available in Cat5E, Cat6 and Cat6A 4-pair Ethernet, as well as 120-ohm CANBus.
    • Flame Resistant
    • Flexible
    • Low Smoke
    • Zero Halogen

  • EXRAD® RAIL Multi-Conductor XHHW-2, RHW-2, USE-2 Power Cables

    EXRAD-Rail Multi-Conductor low-smoke halogen-free XHHW-2, RHW-2 USE-2 power cables meet the rigorous standards of transit and utility infrastructure. UL 44, FT-4, ST-1 and NFPA130 flame and smoke requirements. Suitable for use in wet or dry locations up to 90°C.  600V or 2,000V ratings. 
    • 600V/1000V
    • 90°C Wet
    • UL 44

Knowledge Center

Rail Resources & Technical Guidance

Browse white papers, webinars, technical articles, and product information to learn more about the technologies shaping modern rail applications.

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  • Automotive Power Cable Cost and Weight Saving Initiative
    Discover how replacing a larger automotive power cable with a smaller, 150°C irradiation cross-linked cable reduced copper weight by 30% and cable area by 38% while delivering superior performance.

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  • Commercial Vehicle Rugged Ethernet
    Discover how engineering experts overcame strict design limits to create the world’s first 125°C rated, 2-pair Category 5e Ethernet cable for commercial vehicles.

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  • U.S. Navy specialized Cat 5e Ethernet cable development
    Discover how a specialized team successfully developed a low-smoke, zero-halogen, water-blocked Cat 5e Ethernet cable to meet the rigorous QPL specifications of the U.S. Navy fleet.

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