Secure rail assets with compliant access control solutions tailored to your network

Security requirements at railway stations have increased in recent years, and train operators are continually seeking to maintain high safety standards. A central focus is operational access control, ticketing, and individual access checks, while also ensuring the smooth flow of passengers throughout the station. At the same time, architects and planning teams aim to create open, welcoming, and user-friendly environments.

Railway operators face the ongoing challenge of efficiently managing large passenger volumes. Passengers expect stations to be safe, comfortable, clean, and modern. To meet these expectations, automatic doors, turnstiles, and access control systems are critical elements in any station, helping manage access while supporting compliance with safety and operational standards.

dormakaba’s extensive product portfolio covers every area of a station — from automatic entrance doors with thermal insulation to turnstiles protecting bicycle parks. Our decades of experience in developing and producing entrance and access control equipment allow us to deliver tailor-made solutions for stations of all sizes.

Our comprehensive range of entrance doors, turnstiles, personnel gates, access control products, and door hardware ensures that all areas of a station are secure, compliant, and accessible. Every solution is backed by skilled technicians and responsive after-sales support, providing operators with reliability and peace of mind.

Designed to operate reliably in some of the most challenging environments, dormakaba’s rolling stock key systems and locking solutions are trusted by rail industry professionals across the UK and beyond. Because keys and locking cylinders are registered directly with dormakaba, replacement keys and cylinders can only be issued to authorised personnel. This ensures rail operators retain full control over their rolling stock security systems, protecting the integrity of each vehicle.

Typical rolling stock requirements include:

• Door locks for cab entrances, exits, and cab-to-saloon access

• Camlocks for critical equipment enclosures, including ETS, data cabinets, and DVR systems

• Low-voltage switch locks for door control or electrical isolation

• Bar and servery locks, including roller shutters and cash drawers

• Safety interlocks and key multipliers

Each rail operator or rolling stock manufacturer has unique requirements. dormakaba provides fully tailored rolling stock locking solutions that integrate seamlessly with operational and security needs, ensuring compliance, safety, and reliability across fleets.

The UK’s move toward a digital railway, offering greater capacity, faster journeys, and improved cost efficiency, increases the need for robust trackside security and operational resilience. dormakaba’s patented Kaba 20 system is widely specified across the rail sector, featuring a strictly controlled key registration process that prevents unauthorized duplication. Its robust milled key and proven cylinder mechanism have been tested in some of the most challenging environments.

We also provide a range of LPCB-approved padlocks for trackside applications, combining high levels of physical security with market-leading key control procedures. Typical applications include perimeter gates, telecom and fibre optic cabinets, LOCs, and REBs.

The Kaba Padlock range, based on the Kaba 20 and Kaba Quattro pluS platforms, offers security levels from CEN 3 through CEN 6, meeting industry standards including LPS 1654 and LPS 1175. Padlocks can be keyed individually or keyed alike, forming part of complex master key systems that integrate multiple locking products across an estate, ensuring secure and efficient access control for all trackside infrastructure.

dormakaba’s OEM rail security solutions provide a complete range of mechanical and electronic locking systems, from camlocks and key switches to fully interchangeable locking systems. These solutions are engineered for high-security, remote, and safety-critical applications.

We work closely with customers to create bespoke locking solutions, taking into account the operating environment, compliance requirements, and unique technical specifications. From initial concept through production, we provide CAD design, rapid prototyping, and working samples in a timely manner acting as a trusted design partner for rail manufacturers and system integrators.

Our OEM solutions deliver high levels of rail-specific security, operational reliability, and compliance, helping customers meet the exacting standards of the modern railway while maintaining flexibility for future operational needs.