Rail

Vossloh is playing a central role in the modernisation of Deutsche Bahn's main transport routes – with one of Vossloh's unique rail replacement trains used for the refurbishment of the Cologne – Rhine/Main high-speed line.

Vossloh's rail replacement train, in combination with its own rail loading trains, enables the rails to be completely replaced in the shortest possible time thanks to a highly efficient assembly line system. The rail replacement process includes welding using a mobile flash-butt welding machine, unloading new rails and loading the old rails.

Thanks to the high working speed of up to 4,000 meters of track per shift, shutdown and construction times are reduced to a minimum. This was demonstrated during the refurbishment of the heavily frequented and, due to topographical conditions, highly demanding high-speed line between Cologne and Frankfurt. More than 100,000 meters of rails were replaced and seamlessly welded in less than a month, underlining the efficiency and performance of the rail replacement process.

Vossloh's rail replacement train has also proven itself internationally. In the Netherlands and most recently in the north of Sweden, where a section of the important Malmbanan railroad line was damaged after two derailments, the train was successfully deployed. Despite enormous time pressure and adverse weather conditions, the damaged rails were quickly replaced, ensuring the smooth transportation of ore from the mines in the far north of Sweden. The end customer, Trafikverket, was extremely satisfied with the fast and efficient solution.

"With our comprehensive expertise and holistic approach, we have provided our customers with significant support in recent weeks, both in the rapid renewal of one of Deutsche Bahn's key high-speed lines and in the urgent refurbishment of a section of the economically important Malmbanan line in Sweden. Our unique rail replacement technology enabled us to complete these tasks efficiently, with clockwork precision and in record time. Special thanks go to our trackside teams, whose outstanding expertise and tireless efforts have made these important projects a success," says Jan Furnivall, chief operating officer of Vossloh AG.