20 Oct 2023

ZF Services UK completes express delivery of first part of latest bogie overhaul project

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ZF Services UK has successfully completed another overhaul of a mobile maintenance train (MMT) bogie project, as part of its unrelenting commitment to customers in the railway industry.

The latest bogie overhaul project comprises of the refresh of 48 bogies in total. Six bogies form part of a train set, including two TSU power bogies, two MMU and two IC trailer bogies.

Mobile maintenance trains are designed to offer rail workers a workshop on wheels and ensure safety and efficiency of rail engineering. 

The trains are equipped with two cranes, multiple power points and carry the extensive set of tools and supplies contractors require when working on the railway.

Warren Viviers, technical sales engineer for rail at ZF Services UK, said: “MMT bogies are essential components of railway vehicles, providing stability and smooth operation. Our skilled technicians have ensured that each bogie has undergone a comprehensive and thorough overhaul process, guaranteeing optimal performance and safety.”

The project demonstrates ZF Services UK’s expertise in refurbishment of bogies, with the company’s exacting safety and quality requirements underpinning the extensive work to the sets and extending the service lifespan of the units.

“We’re committed to delivering high-end services and solutions to customers across the rail industry. Our expertise is unrivalled, and we’re proud of the projects undertaken so far to extend equipment lifespan and enhance the performance of these critical components,” Viviers added.

The bogie overhaul process includes a thorough inspection, disassembly, cleaning, replacement of worn-out components, and reassembly with meticulous attention to detail, imperative for a safety-critical application.

ZF Services UK further demonstrated its expertise within rail applications at the recent UK Tram Summit, where it presented its innovative connect@rail system. Backed by artificial intelligence, connect@rail can report track faults and train wheel issues, reporting back via ZF’s Heavy Duty TAG sensors.

For more information on ZF Services UK’s rail capabilities, visit the website.

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