Milestones
WABCO has a long history of technology breakthroughs, beginning with George Westinghouse’s revolutionary invention, the air brake for trains in 1868. The company has since grown to be a global technology leader in the commercial vehicle industry and a reliable development partner and solutions provider to the world’s leading commercial truck, trailer, bus and car manufacturers.
1869 - Young US inventor George Westinghouse develops prototype of the world’s first railroad air brake. Prior to Westinghouse’s invention, the ability to stop a train in an emergency did not exist. Brakemen had to stop each car by hand following the locomotive engineer’s signal.
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1950 - New air brake control stand developed for ships. Locomotive pneumatic throttle equipment improved. New air compressor models introduced for diesel locomotive engines.
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