From rail to road: Schaltbau brings mobility electrification expertise to APTA EXPO 2026

From high-speed and regional trains to urban transit, Schaltbau has been helping make rail electrification safer and more reliable for generations. As a global leader in DC technology, the company is now applying this expertise to a broader range of electrification applications, from electric buses and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to charging infrastructure and beyond. At APTA EXPO 2026 in  Chicago, October 5–7, Schaltbau will showcase its broad portfolio of electrical and electromechanical solutions for rail and the wider mobility market.

“The transition to an All Electric Society is creating both opportunities and challenges across the mobility sector. With our deep expertise in DC power, we are bringing our knowledge from rail to road, helping to make electrification safe, reliable and efficient,” says Helmut Pusch, CEO Schaltbau GmbH Group. “At APTA 2026, we look forward to connecting with customers and industry partners and demonstrating how our solutions can help rail, mobility and transit operators enhance safety, energy efficiency and operational reliability while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.”

At APTA, Schaltbau will showcase a broad portfolio of high-performance contactors for the safe switching of e-mobility applications, including the industry’s first megawatt charging contactors for commercial vehicles, marketed under the Eddicy brand. For rail manufacturers and operators, the portfolio features a wide range of rail connectors and contactors, including the CP and CF high-power rail contactors.

Visit Schaltbau at Booth #2051 at APTA 2026 TRANSform & EXPO to explore solutions that help make the future of mobility safer, more reliable and more flexible.