Train maintenance: boost visual appeal without respraying

News / 2025, 27 May

Maintenance of trains is no longer as simple as mechanical engineering. In the railway sector, visual appeal is a key lever for reinforcing the brand image of operators. When it comes to renovating the exterior or interior appearance of a train, paintwork seems to be the natural solution. But this choice involves some major constraints:

  • Extended downtime
  • Major repairs
  • High costs

In order to overcome the limitations of painting, operators are switching to faster technologies. HEXIS self-adhesive films offer a specific, certified and durable solution for railway wraps.

Using self-adhesive film to wrap trains: a new solution

Wrapping trains (railway wraps) involves wrapping a train set or part of a train set with a technical self-adhesive film. Our films are designed to withstand the constraints of the rail sector.

HEXIS has since 1989 been developing train wrapping solutions that comply with the various fire and smoke standards and other requirements: adhesion, durability, resistance to cleaning products, resistance to UV and other environmental factors (UV, rain, graffiti etc.).

Available applications

  • Outdoors: visual customisation, branding, modernisation of obsolete carriages
  • Indoors: renovation of wall panels, partitions, doors and ceilings
  • Short-term programmes: event communication, promotional wraps

The benefits of self-adhesive film for train maintenance

Choosing self-adhesive film for the visual maintenance of trains brings many benefits for both public and private operators:

  • Reduced downtime
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Durability and protection
  • Modernising your image

Practical examples of railway rebranding

A large number of rail operators in Europe have already made the move. Benefiting from HEXIS wrapping solutions, they have been able to:

  • Refurbish a train set with a new visual identity
  • Update the look without taking it out of service

The result is a revamped image, easier maintenance and strong public support.

HEXIS offers films specially developed for the railway industry, tested and certified to European standards. Our products are easy to apply and to remove, available in a variety of textures and can be recycled.

And how about switching to self-adhesive film?

Train maintenance no longer needs to mean costly downtime. Rail wraps offer a fast and cost-effective solution. Moreover, it is a solution that meets today’s ecological challenges.

Contact our team for a personalised assessment: hexis-industrialsolutions.com/contact/ 

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