AKW A+V Protec Rail GmbH

AKW A+V Protec Rail GmbH is a German manufacturer specializing in advanced wastewater treatment systems and environmentally friendly technologies for the rail transport industry. Headquartered in Hirschau, Germany, the company engineers, designs, and manufactures custom biological bioreactors for passenger trains, maintenance vehicles, and locomotives. Its flagship solution, the Protec Bioreactor, converts onboard wastewater into disinfected water through a biological process, allowing train toilets to operate up to six months without service interruptions. By reducing disposal labor by over 90% and minimizing maintenance downtime, AKW A+V Protec Rail GmbH provides train operators worldwide with efficient sanitary solutions. In addition to custom bioreactor manufacturing, the company offers tailored installation engineering, consultation, and maintenance support for global railway markets. The company also supplies specialized incinerating train toilet systems such as Cinderella Professional for locomotives and service vehicles. AKW A+V Protec Rail GmbH serves railway operators, rolling stock manufacturers, and transit authorities across Europe and North America.