Purpose-Built Rail Heating for U.S. and Canadian Winters
NIBE Element Railway Solutions North America (NIBE North America) designs and manufactures automated heating and monitoring systems for rail switches and catenary lines. Our intelligent solutions proactively deliver heat to keep critical rail infrastructure free of ice and snow.
Reliable Rail Starts at the Switch—and the Wire
For transit, light rail, and freight lines, every minute counts. NIBE North America delivers rail heating solutions—from fully autonomous heating and monitoring to catenary and embedded heating systems—to keep trains moving without disruption.
Paired with NIBE’s 24/7 monitoring and alert platform, our systems give rail operators full visibility and enable rapid response—minimizing disruptions, improving the rider experience, and optimizing energy use.
Our patented BLUE POINT dual-element electric heating system uses pulse width modulation (PWM) to keep switches clear in the harshest conditions—ensuring safe, reliable operations. For legacy systems, NIBE’s Intelligent Weather Station (IWS) leverages BLUE POINT’s predictive capabilities to cost effectively automate existing infrastructure.
The only catenary heating system available in North America, BLUE WIRE is a safe, sustainable alternative to manual de-icing that delivers consistent, targeted heat—reducing operating expenses, extending infrastructure life, and maintaining optimal wire conditions.
Powered by the third rail voltage system, BLUE RAIL is a cost-effective automated rail heating system that keeps third rails free of ice and snow for uninterrupted service of traction-power rail vehicles.
