Two automated rail delivery and recovery trains for Australia

Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd (ARTC) has placed an order with Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH for two ROREXS rail exchange systems. One system will be used for the delivery of 50 rails, while the other will be used for the delivery and recovery of 32 rails, each measuring 165 meters in length, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Robel.

The project will be executed by Robel in close collaboration with the Australian-based wagon manufacturer Rail First Asset Management (RFAM). RFAM will provide 36 specially modified container flat wagons, onto which Robel will install the specialized onboard equipment.

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For this project, Robel is implementing the latest technology in rail clamping, roller support gates, and chute systems, incorporating full automation and remote control. This eliminates the need for working at heights and close proximity to moving rails, while increasing production rates and ensuring optimal rail conditions throughout the entire process.

The new transport systems will commence the delivery of new rail from the Bathurst and Port Augusta Rail welding depots, as well as facilitate the recovery of scrap rail across the 8,500 km ARTC standard gauge network in spring 2025.

Reference: Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH

Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH (Robel) is a German company specializing in the development and manufacturing of railway construction equipment. Founded in 1901, Robel has become a recognized leader in the field of railway construction and railway maintenance.

The company offers a wide range of innovative solutions for the railway industry, including machines for climate-controlled rail installation, ballast machines, rail inspection machines, rail processing equipment, manipulators, and other specialized equipment.

Robel is known for its high quality standards, technological innovations, and expertise in developing specialized railway equipment. It actively collaborates with its customers to provide the best solutions for railway construction, maintenance, and modernization.

Robel is a global supplier of its products and services, working with various railway companies, contractors, and government organizations worldwide. The company constantly strives to improve its technologies and develop new solutions to meet the growing needs of the railway industry.

With extensive experience in partnering with railway companies and executing projects of any scale, Robel combines innovation with practical solutions to ensure efficient and reliable railway operations.

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