Rowe Hankins

Rowe Hankins is a UK-based railway safety systems manufacturer and rail engineering specialist established in 1986 in Heywood, Greater Manchester. The company designs, engineers, and supplies safety-critical trainborne and trackside systems for global railway operators, rolling stock manufacturers, and infrastructure managers. Its core product portfolio features circuit breakers, speed sensors, earth-leakage detection devices, non-intrusive current monitoring systems, and surge protection assemblies. In addition, Rowe Hankins delivers advanced safety technology including Tram Overspeed Protection Systems (TOPS), LiDAR obstacle detection, and heavy-duty railway cable systems. Serving clients in over 30 countries across the rail transit industry, the business provides complete lifecycle engineering solutions from initial system design to installation and commissioning. Customers rely on Rowe Hankins for component refurbishment, equipment upgrades, and proactive maintenance support to minimize downtime. The firm's safety technologies enhance reliability, operational performance, and asset protection across modern passenger and freight rail networks.