Over 30 years of expertise in transparent passive fire protection qualify us as a reliable provider of fire-resistant glass solutions for rail transportation.

As pioneers in this area of application, we have continuously developed innovative products that meet the required safety standards as well as setting the standard for visual quality.

Our extensive experience and close collaboration with companies and authorities in the rail industry have enabled us to offer tailormade solutions that meet the specific requirements and challenges of public transportation.

From state-of-the-art high-speed trains to traditional trams and underground trains, you can rely on the quality and reliability of Pilkington fire-resistant Glass to provide fire safety and protect the passengers. 

The Pilkington range of fire-resistant glass consists of three product lines tailored to meet the different performance criteria set out in the classification standards. Within each of the product lines, products can be especially engineered to meet the specific requirements:

• Pilkington Pyrostop^® - for applications requiring protection against flames, fumes, smoke and radiant heat (fire resistance classification EI).
• Pilkington Pyrodur^® - for applications requiring protection against flames, fumes and smoke combined with reduced heat radiation (fire resistance classification EW).
• Pilkington Pyroclear^® - for applications requiring a barrier against flames, fumes and smoke (fire resistance classification E).

For further details, please refer to the classification standard for, EN 45545-3.

• In-house fire testing facility in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
• Project-specific testing to international standards.
• Technical advisory and support from planning to evaluation.