Modernisation/Conversion

Economic deliberations play an increasing role in most of the companies. This is a decisive factor regarding the continuing operation and/or acquisition  of second-hand vehicles. Therefore, the vehicles have to be made fit for further use.

Gleisbaumechanik is adjusted with her scope of performances to these conditions.  The following performances are realized functionally, safely and efficiently:

- Renovation of old but serviceable vehicles, e.g. fitting out with new power units, gears and lifting equipment , installation of additional equipment closely linked to the purpose of use, retrofitting with air-conditioning systems and soot particle filters etc.

- Prolongation of the utilization of special-purpose track vehicles

Necessary rework on the donor vehicle, modernization  of the vehicle control systems, adaptation of the vehicle’s workspaces, new vehicle outfit etc.

-Adaptation to altered conditions

Modifications of the technical equipment or of the clearance profile, working through to approval with the foreign authorities

- Conversion of freight wagons

e.g. conversion of freight wagons to wagons for the transport of sleepers or track

- Retrofitting with safety technology

Automatic train control, GPS, train radio, fire detection systems

The offered performances increase the efficiency and the safety of the vehicles and, at the same time, improve the comfort and increase the personnel’s motivation.