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Windhoff Bahn- und Anlagentechnik GmbH, Germany has obtained a contract for the design, production and delivery of 35 self-propelled On-Track Machines from SBB in Switzerland. This is the largest individual contract in the company`s history.<\/p>\nWindhoff Bahn- und Anlagentechnik GmbH, Germany has obtained a contract for the design, production and delivery of 35 self-propelled On-Track Machines from SBB in Switzerland. This is the largest individual contract in the company`s history.<\/p>\nFrom spring 2017 onwards the new vehicles will be delivered successively to SBB and – according to the current scheduling – the last OTMs will be rolled out in 2021. During this time SBB is entitled to opt for the additional delivery of further vehicles of the same type.<\/p>\n
The new machines will be used for scheduled maintenance of the infrastructure as well as trouble-shouting in case of urgent repair works. SBB had put the contract out to public tender; the final decision in favor of Windhoff is based on the fulfillment of the criteria \u00abQuality\u00bb and \u00abEfficiency\u00bb. Contributing to this decision – among other things – is the innovative design of the running gear: it combines low wear and high tractive effort with extraordinary curve negotiating characteristics.<\/p>\n
Each vehicle will be equipped with a loading platform and a loading crane. For improved access from the track bed the loading platform is partly lowered to a height of only 1.000 mm above rail-level.<\/p>\n
The high diesel engine output and the optimum applicable and efficient distribution of the driving torque onto both axles enable maximum traction forces for all upcoming vehicle applications.<\/p>\n
Even fully loaded (total weight 40 tons) a maximum travel speed of 100 km\/h can be realized. Thanks to performance reserves gradients can be passed without loss of speed.<\/p>\n
The vehicle layout features two independent driver\u2019s positions which allow for both a seated and standing position of the operator to enable safe vehicle movements when running in open line and in possession respectively during shunting.<\/p>\n
Visibility was permanently tested during the tendering phase and optimized for the current solution.<\/p>\n
Initially a number of 5 vehicles will undergo a 6 months testing period in full operation and all gained experiences herein will be transferred into serial production before final takeover.<\/p>\n
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Apart of minimized life cycle costs SBB emphasizes low fuel consumption for the new OTM fleet. This will be achieved by a twin-engine power installation with energy-saving automatic start-stop function.<\/p>\n
For the first time these new OTMs will be equipped with „ETCS-only“ as the standard cab signaling equipment in Switzerland. The challenge to meet the requirements of this technical novelty was successfully implemented by the Windhoff engineers.<\/p>\n
Again the Windhoff team was able to provide the best technical and economical solution for a tailored system.<\/p>\n
Contact:
\nTatjana Gerdes
\nTel: 0049 (0)5971 58-214
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