HÜBNER at InnoTrans 2026: Solutions for greater efficiency, safety and reliability
posted on 5th Sep 2026 16:14
In its 80th anniversary year, the HÜBNER Group will be presenting a broad spectrum of solutions for the rail industry at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin. As the global market leader for gangway systems and a system supplier for the mobility sector around the world, HÜBNER will be showing its engineering excellence and precisely tailored products for the eastern European rail industry in Hall 1.2, Booth 120.
HÜBNER Fairing & EcoTex: Reducing energy use through aerodynamics and materials
The patented HÜBNER Fairing with its rectangular configuration optimizes aerodynamics between rail cars - particularly at high speeds. Equipped with this solution, gangway systems integrate seamlessly into the overall train contour, eliminating air turbulence and significantly reducing aerodynamic drag. The result: energy savings of up to 4 %. “Plus, by shielding cables, lines and end walls from external influences, the fairing reliably protects components between the carriages from external influences, thereby increasing availability”, says Daniel Stück, Account Manager at HÜBNER.
“With years of extensive experience in the Polish market, we have a deep understanding for the specific challenges and requirements of east European manufacturers and operators. We integrate this expertise directly into our daily project execution - from system design to series support.”
EcoTex extends this approach to the gangway system’s material footprint. The innovative bellows fabric is made entirely from recycled nylon sourced from fishing nets as well as sustainable raw materials based on cellulose and viscose. Its completely solvent-free production process reduces CO2 emissions by up to 45 %, while maintaining robustness, durability and safety required for rail applications.
HÜBNER AutoCouple system as a pilot project
Another highlight is the HÜBNER AutoCouple system - an innovative solution for fully automated coupling of gangway systems in passenger trains. This enables operators to adjust train capacities more quickly and flexibly to fluctuations in demand, reducing downtimes and lowering staffing costs. “We invite our operators and manufacturers to break new ground by implementing the AutoCouple system for the first time as part of a pilot project,” emphasizes Daniel Stück.
Articulation and bogie components for the full lifecycle
The HÜBNER Group will also be presenting solutions from across its various Group companies that improve connections and interactions between vehicle segments. HÜBNER’s FXpro lower articulation systems stand for long service life, low lifecycle costs and improved resource efficiency. Their eco-design allows the reuse of up to 98 % of all metal parts installed. HEMSCHEIDT Rail complements the portfolio with upper articulation systems for different vehicle dynamics requirements. Yaw, pitch, yaw-roll and yaw-roll-pitch joints help guide vehicle segments through tight curves and accommodate acceleration, braking and changing loads.
Anti-roll bars systems, hydraulic stabilisers and special dampers from HEMSCHEIDT Rail, an affiliated company of HÜBNER Group, provide noticeably greater ride comfort and a stable, smooth vehicle running operation. The HEAS (automatic wheel wear compensation system) optimises wheel-load distribution, allows semi-automatic adjustment of spring shims in the depot and can therefore reduce maintenance effort and downtimes.
“These solutions show our efforts to raise the performance of vehicles and reduce downtimes across the whole lifecycle,” explains Brian Biernat, Deputy Head of Sales at HEMSCHEIDT Rail. “Therefore, with our local proximities we offer our Eastern European customers well-defined service packages throughout the entire product lifecycle.”
Next-generation passenger information and safety
Together with ZEISS Microoptics, HÜBNER will be presenting its enhanced transparent holographic displays for window systems in rail vehicles. HOLO IQ transforms windows into information display panes, bringing arrival times, safety or route information directly into passengers’ field of vision - without obstructing their view outside. The technology is space-saving, energy-efficient and can be retrofitted.
“We are currently running pilot applications under real operating conditions with leading transport companies in various European countries,” says Daniel Stück. “Plus, for this ground-breaking technology, HÜBNER and ZEISS Microoptics recently received a ‘special recognition’ at the CNA Innovations Award 2026.”
In general, passengers benefit from solutions that make public transport more intuitive and secure. HÜBNER’s SensIQ product family addresses the latter with intelligent anti-trap protection and functional monitoring at the vehicle doors. SensIQ contact uses an intelligent anti-trap protection system with system monitoring to protect passengers during boarding and exiting, while SensIQ signal enhances the solution with a light-based guidance system that provides passengers with clear and effective information on when doors are opening and closing.
State-of-the-art GRP manufacturing technologies
In the ready-to-install HEFES module, HEMSCHEIDT Rail brings together protection and design requirements in a fully integrated front-end system for trams, street cars and light rail vehicles. Manufactured from glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP) or polyurethane, HEFES front-end modules meet the highest safety requirements and can be integrated into new vehicles or be used to modernize existing fleets.
Through its affiliated company Gummi-Welz Poland (GWP), the HÜBNER Group provides comprehensive GRP expertise from the initial design concept to painting, assembly and final finishing. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers can access a broad range of extensive technological capabilities as well as the necessary certifications from a single source.
From specialist technologies to integrated rail solutions
“We pursue one consistent objective: helping customers in east Europe and all over the world, to operate rail vehicles that are more efficient, more available and safer for passengers and staff,” says Daniel Stück. “We choose the collaborative way, which is reflected in this year’s InnoTrans slogan 'Making Mobility Happen – Today. Tomorrow. Together.'”
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