Italian company Tesmec is preparing for a significant move in the market – the introduction of a new machine for servicing the railway overhead line system, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

the railway overhead line system

Final homologation works of the two-axle machine APLA100-e are being carried out at the factory in Monopoli.

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From December to January, it underwent testing at the test track VUZ in Velim, Czech Republic, where its running characteristics and compliance with European electromagnetic compatibility standards were checked.

The receipt of the certificate from the European Railway Agency ERA is expected in the fourth quarter.

This machine, with a length of 10.2 meters along the coupler axes, is designed for installation and maintenance of the overhead line system in tunnels, bridges, and enclosed stations.

It is equipped with a crane and a swiveling platform, allowing it to rise up to 7 meters above rail level.

A 70 kWh lithium-ion battery ensures the operation of mechanisms and the movement of the machine at speeds of up to 9 km/h, with a backup 24 kW diesel generator also available.

The machine can be transported as part of a train at speeds of up to 100 km/h or by truck.

This step by the company promises to improve the maintenance of railway infrastructure and increase its efficiency.

Photo: Tesmec

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