Swedish company Railcare has successfully conducted trials of the MPV 2 contact battery-powered track maintenance vehicle, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

contact battery-powered track maintenance vehicle

According to information from the manufacturer, the new rolling stock is capable of removing up to 40 m³ of gravel per hour and performing as a towing unit with other track equipment.

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It is equipped with three vacuum pumps and batteries from the Swedish company Northvolt, providing 4-6 hours of autonomous operation.

The vehicle also features electric drive from Epiroc and electrical equipment from ABB.

Initial tests included checking the battery charging and the operational capability of the traction drive and vacuum pumps from the contact network.

The company’s future plans include certification for operation on Swedish railway tracks, with implementation starting in the autumn.

The manufacturer notes that battery-powered vehicles are ideally suited for work in tunnels and urban areas, thanks to zero emissions and reduced noise.

For example, the first-generation MPV, released in 2020 and charged overnight in the depot, successfully serves a tunnel on the urban line in Stockholm.

Photo: Railcare

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