Keeping You On Track

For more than five decades, Bel—through its Melcher™ brand—has delivered rugged, high-reliability power solutions trusted across global railway and transportation systems. From rolling stock to wayside infrastructure, our converters, chargers, and supporting components are engineered to perform in the harshest environmental

Whether you're designing traction and control systems, passenger-comfort electronics, or safety-critical subsystems, Bel provides the proven, compliant, and configurable solutions you need to keep rail networks moving with confidence.

Why Engineers Choose Melcher for Rail

Proven Reliability in Harsh Environments

Since 1973, Melcher has designed and manufactured rugged power converters that meet stringent global standards for shock, vibration, EMC/EMI, and safety. Every product undergoes exhaustive EVT/DVT and HALT/HASS testing to ensure long-term field performance.

Wide Power Range for Modern Rail Systems

From compact 4 W modules to high-power 15,000 W, systems, Melcher delivers efficient, reliable conversion for propulsion, control, communication, and passenger-service electronics.

Engineering Support Worldwide

Our global teams assist from concept through to qualification, helping you customize mechanical, electrical, and regulatory aspects of your rail power systems.

Globally Compliant Rail Solutions

Our portfolio supports worldwide railway requirements for rolling stock, wayside, and trackside applications, including:

  • EN 45545-1
  • EN 50155
  • AREMA
  • RIA12
  • STM-E 001
  • GOST

Supporting Critical Applications Across Rail Networks

Melcher power solutions support critical functions across rolling stock and infrastructure, ensuring stable performance throughout every phase of operation.

Power Electronics

Power converters that ensure stable, efficient power delivery independent of infrastructure conditions.

Battery Charging

Wayside and trackside charging systems capable of supporting diverse rolling stock fleets.

Propulsion & Driving Aids

Reliable power for traction systems, pantographs, and control electronics.

Passenger Convenience & Accessibility

Stable power for lighting, HVAC, infotainment, and accessibility systems.

Safety Systems

Supporting signaling, monitoring, and emergency subsystems.

Let's Get Rolling

With both standard and custom options available, our experts are ready to help you build the perfect rail solution. Tailor your components with mechanical and electrical modifications, plus full regulatory support.

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