Germany, May 4 -- Safety, fire protection, and reliability are key requirements in the railway industry - especially for electrical and electronic components. Numerous BASF Engineering Plastics grades meet the European railway standard EN?45545 and are certified accordingly. This enables manufacturers to reliably fulfill the stringent fire safety requirements in rail vehicle construction. The EN?45545 standard aims to minimize the likelihood of fire ignition, slow down flame spread in the event of a fire, and limit the emission of smoke and toxic gases. This ensures that passengers and personnel have sufficient time to safely evacuate the vehicle even in extreme situations. Depending on the area of use and the specific application, differen...