Knorr-Bremse announces brake-by-wire for rail; Knorr-Bremse stock costs EUR 99.40
Published on 10/04/2026 at 18:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
On September 24, 2026, Knorr-Bremse and Trenitalia announced the first deployment of the company’s digital-electromechanical braking system in daily rail operations in Italy. The regional train using the technology has entered regular service.
At 6:09 p.m. CEST on October 4, 2026, Knorr-Bremse stock was EUR 99.40 in weekend trading at Lang & Schwarz. The price was unchanged at 0.00 percent versus the EUR 99.40 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026.
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The brake-by-wire system replaces pneumatic and hydraulic components with electrical transmission of the braking signal and electromechanical generation of braking force by electric motors. Knorr-Bremse said the system is designed to provide faster response times, precise brake-force control and shorter stopping distances.
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The EUR 99.40 close at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 is the reference level for the weekend price. The current quote and the prior close are both EUR 99.40.
Brake-by-wire deployment
Knorr-Bremse described the electromechanical brake as a step toward trains that operate without compressed-air and hydraulic braking systems. The company said the technology also includes telemetric monitoring, diagnostics and predictive-maintenance functions.
The system was presented at InnoTrans, held from September 22 through September 25, 2026. Knorr-Bremse said the deployment with Trenitalia is intended to provide additional operating experience as the technology progresses toward broader market readiness.
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