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Transit-Grade T8 LED Tubes — Engineered for Rail Reliability
Stop replacing failed tubes. Standardize a rail-ready platform built for harsh duty cycles.
- 60,000-hour rated life
- DLC Compliant 6.0
- 10-year warranty (14 hours/day)
- Available in 4ft and 2ft
- Up to 65% energy savings vs. fluorescent
- High performance optics & quality: CRI 90, wide beam, consistent output
THE PROBLEM
Transit environments break “commercial-grade” LED tubes.
Vibration, temperature swing, long daily runtime, and inconsistent power quality cause early failures and frequent maintenance cycles. Railhead Transit T8 was designed to hold performance in rugged service, not just look good on paper.
WHY RAILHEAD
What makes this the industry’s strongest T8 platform for transit use
Compliance that procurement can trust:
- -EN50155 and AAR S9401 rated for harsh / railway-style environments
- -cUL Listed for safety and installation confidence
- -DLC 6.0 Listed for the latest rebate/efficiency requirements
- -RoHS Compliant materials and supply discipline
Reliability-first engineering (not commodity LEDs):
- -Built for rugged duty cycles and fleet consistency
- -Stable electrical performance and predictable light output
- -Designed to reduce nuisance failures that drive labor cost
Warranty that actually transfers risk:
- -10-year warranty aligned to fleet maintenance reality
- -Helps agencies move from “constant replacements” to “planned lifecycle management”
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Efficiency: Up to 167 lm/W (high efficacy for fast ROI)
Power: 15W (lower load vs. fluorescent)
Light output: ~2500 lumens (bright, usable illumination)
Color quality: CRI 90 (better visibility and visual comfort)
Coverage: Wide beam (better uniformity)Voltage: 100–277V (broad compatibility)
Operating temp: -30°C to +50°C (harsh environment ready)
Power quality: PF ≥ 0.95, THD < 15% (fleet-friendly electrical behavior).
Final performance varies by model/ordering configuration. See datasheet for exact values.
SAFETY + INSTALLATION
Safety and install confidence — built in
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Designed for maintenance safety and repeatable installs
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Clear documentation for technicians and inspectors
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Built to reduce wiring errors, downtime, and rework
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cUL listed + proven compliance story for institutional buyers
LIFETIME VALUE (ROI + Labor + Cost Savings)
Total cost of ownership is where fleets win.
It’s not the tube price that kills budgets—it’s labor, downtime, and repeat replacements.
What Railhead Transit T8 changes:
Long-life + warranty → predictable budgeting, fewer emergency replacements
Up to 65% energy reduction vs. fluorescent
Fewer relamp cycles → lower maintenance and labor costs
Fast-Payback Retrofit:
Energy savings + fewer replacements can deliver a quick ROI, especially across large fleets and depots.
Low-risk Transit Pilot Program
Validate performance in real service before standardizing.
PILOT PROGRAM
Pilot includes:
- Sample units + documentation pack
- Support for tracking maintenance and energy results
- Clear pass/fail criteria agreed upfront
- No long-term commitment required
DOWNLOADS
Downloads & Documentation
FAQ
Is this eligible for sustainability rebates?
Yes—DLC 6.0 listed models support rebate pathways where applicable.
How do you handle harsh environments (bus or rail) ?
The platform is designed and validated for rugged duty cycles, supported by EN50155 and AAR S9401 ratings and long-life design intent.
What’s the warranty?
10 years (aligned to 14 hrs/day duty cycle).
Can we test before rollout?
Yes—request a 30-day pilot.
Ready to reduce maintenance cycles and standardize a transit-grade T8 platform?
Phone Line: 1 800 235 1782
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