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Rowe Hankins specialises in cutting-edge trainborne and trackside systems for railways around the world.

Trusted by Companies Worldwide

For over 40 years, Rowe Hankins has delivered proven, safety-critical technologies—from circuit breakers and speed sensors to earth-leakage detection. Trusted by operators worldwide, we help fleets run safer, smarter, and more reliably.

High Speed Train

Our Services

Rowe Hankins provides expert engineering services and tailored technical solutions backed by reliable support at every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring long-term performance and confidence for our customers.

Engineering & Design

Rail industry engineering expertise delivering compliant, reliable solutions from concept through to in-service support.

Installation & Commissioning

Specialist installation and commissioning services ensuring rail systems are safely installed, tested, and ready for operation.

Upgrades & Refurbishment

Cost-effective refurbishment and upgrade of electro-mechanical rail components to extend asset life and improve performance.

Maintenance & Support

Proactive maintenance and lifecycle support designed to minimise downtime and maintain safe, reliable rail operations.

Our Products

Rowe Hankins provides reliable, safety-critical products for the rail industry, including sensing, protection, monitoring, and lubrication solutions that keep fleets operating safely and efficiently.

AC & DC Earth Leakage

RCBO's

Tachometers

Our Solutions

Rowe Hankins provides expert engineering services and tailored technical solutions backed by reliable support at every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring long-term performance and confidence for our customers.

Cable Systems

Safety-critical cable systems designed for rail and tram environments, providing reliable transmission of power, control, and safety signals under demanding operating conditions.

Tram Overspeed Protection System (TOPS)

TOPS is an independent, safety-critical system that monitors tram speed and automatically intervenes to prevent overspeed events and associated derailment or collision risks.

Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR)

An independent, safety-critical LIDAR system that detects obstacles and personnel around the tram and automatically initiates protective actions to enhance operational safety.

Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication (iWFL)

An intelligent, automated wheel flange lubrication system that reduces wheel–rail wear and noise while maintaining safe and predictable tram operation.

Top of Rail Friction Modifier (ToRFM)

A controlled friction management system that stabilises wheel–rail interaction to improve traction, braking consistency, and noise performance.

On Train / Judicial Data Recorders (JRU / OTDR)

Tamper-resistant on-train data recorders that capture and protect critical operational and safety data to support incident investigation and compliance.

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Rowe Hankins provides reliable, safety-critical products for the rail industry, including sensing, protection, monitoring, and lubrication solutions that keep fleets operating safely and efficiently.

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