Unipart Rail today announces the launch of a new range of
innovative rail construction, maintenance and renewal
machines.
Designed to address the challenges faced by the global rail
industry and revolutionise traditional methods of working, these
cutting-edge machines are poised to increase safety, drive
performance improvement & efficiency, accelerate project
timescales and significantly reduce costs.
OXFORD,
England, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Developed in partnership with strategic partner Thomson
Engineering Design Ltd, the key features of these groundbreaking
machines include:
- Cost Savings: With lower capital
investment and operational costs, in addition to reduced labour
requirements and enhanced productivity, our machines enable
significant cost savings for rail operators.
- Efficiency: By automating repetitive
tasks and optimising workflows, our machines drastically reduce the
time required for rail projects, leading to increased efficiency
and faster project completion.
- Advanced Technology: Incorporating
state-of-the-art digital technologies, such as automation, our
machines offer unparalleled precision and accuracy in rail
maintenance and renewal tasks, leading to high quality, sustainable
infrastructure and safer working environments.
- Versatility: Designed to handle a
wide range of tasks, from track renewal to ballast maintenance, our
machines offer versatility and adaptability to meet the diverse
needs of the global rail industry.
Neil McNicholas,
Managing Director, Unipart Rail commented: "We
are extremely excited to introduce this range of game-changing
machines to the global rail industry, alongside our partner Thomson
Engineering Design. These transformative solutions represent a new
era for the industry, delivering unparalleled efficiency, enhancing
safety, accelerating project timescales, and ultimately saving
money for our customers."
The new machine range includes:
- Sleeper Layer: Providing delivery
rates of up to 1000 sleepers/ties per hour, and offering a variety
of options including automatic steering, remote condition
monitoring and diagnostic support, the Sleeper Layer offers a
complete step change for the track renewals industry.
- Rail Handler: A versatile,
multi-purpose machine offering a variety of applications and
benefits for installing, removing and transposing
rails.
- Rail Clipper: A unique
self-propelled, road-rail clipping machine with applications in
rail maintenance and track renewals operations.
Traditionally, the industry has relied on
specialist on-track plant equipment to deliver rail renewals.
Whilst there are benefits to these methods, they do pose multiple
challenges in terms of cost, flexibility, logistical implications,
resource, skills, and environmental impacts.
However, with the introduction of Unipart
Rail's new range of machines, the industry is set to undergo a
transformative shift towards streamlined operations and enhanced
productivity.
To propel the advancement and expansion of
the product range, Unipart Rail and Thomson Engineering Design Ltd
are also developing a transformative solution for global rail panel
handling - MoRPH (Mobile Rail Panel Handler). The funding for which
will be provided by the Department for Business and Trade and
Innovate UK, in partnership with the Global Centre of Rail
Excellence (GCRE).
In addition, Unipart Rail also delivers a
range of material handling solutions which enhance traditional rail
project activities, enabling rail operators to proactively address
maintenance challenges and maximise operational uptime.
By working in partnership to introduce these innovative
solutions to the global rail market, Unipart Rail and Thomson
Engineering Design Ltd are reshaping the landscape of rail renewal
and maintenance and revolutionising the way in which projects are
executed.
Dan Barnard,
Operations Director, Thomson Engineering Design Ltd, said:
"Our collaboration on this new range of
machines further enhances and strengthens our partnership with
Unipart Rail. We are proud to be working together to introduce a
new approach to the rail industry and a suite of solutions which
will optimise and enhance rail renewal and maintenance projects
across the world."
To learn more about our new product range visit our new
webpage here.
Contact: Laura Bennett, Marketing
Business Partner - T&RS and Plant, Unipart Rail, M +44 (0)
7899 062643 E laura.bennett@unipartrail.com
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