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88 Report Service // Rail vehicle systems basic training on braking systems and their maintenance, diagnostics training and special training in recommissioning following a major inspection. In addition there are advanced modules involving further braking systems. The first pilot sessions held during 2012 were highly successful and generated very positive feedback. Oil-free compressors from Knorr-Bremse supplement ÖBB’s environmental strategy. Knorr-Bremse retrofits Austrian Talent trains During the year under review Knorr-Bremse started the task of replacing oil-lubricated compressors manufactured by a competitor and supplied as original equipment to the Talent commuter trains operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) with 330 Type VV120-T environmentally friendly oil-free compressors. As ÖBB already draws most of its electricity from its own hydroelectric power stations, the installation of environmentally friendly Knorr-Bremse compressors formed an ideal complement to the company’s environmental strategy. Installation of the first compressors began during 2012, and by 2017 at the latest, the entire fleet of 165 vehicles will have been refitted. What attracted ÖBB to the Knorr-Bremse product were the low life cycle costs of the compressors and the technical support on offer. Rapid availability of the compressors for pilot testing and the backup from Knorr-Bremse specialists available during the first months of the project helped clinch the decision. The VV120-T not only uses some 20% less energy than a traditional piston compressor – it also operates without any oil lubrication, which means that in the case of a large fleet, thousands of liters of oil can be saved and there is no need to dispose of oil-contaminated water condensate. The oil-free compressor also enhances passenger comfort as it reduces levels of vibration and is therefore virtually silent. Knorr-Bremse secures contracts for upgrade projects in Poland Poland is one of the top four European countries in terms of the size of its rail vehicle fleet. In addition to purchasing new vehicles, the country is also carrying out extensive upgrading of its older rolling stock. As a highly experienced global system supplier, Knorr-Bremse is an ideal partner for implementing upgrade projects. In addition to the high quality of its products, the company’s core competences include excellent project management, customized systems development, modern production techniques and comprehensive long-term backup – all factors that enabled it to take part in two extensive upgrade projects in the Polish rail market during 2012. The first project involved EN57 multiple units from Polish manufacturer Pafawag that had been supplied between 1961 and 1993 to Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP), the biggest Polish rail operator. Knorr-Bremse supplied an ESRA-based EP Compact brake control system with integrated parking brake control and distributor valve, as well as an air supply system consisting of SL20 compressors with dual chamber air dryers. The second project concerned SM42 locomotives manufactured by Malady Fablok, 867 of which still form the backbone of Polish freight operations. This project involved new brake panels with BP Compact, distributor valves, an ESRA electronic brake control system, SL20 compressors, and dual chamber air dryers. Service order for hydraulic braking system goes to Knorr-Bremse Naples mass transit authority Azienda Napoletana Mobilità (ANM) operates 22 streetcars based on
Report 89 the Sirio platform of Italian vehicle manufacturer AnsaldoBreda. In the year under review, Knorr- Bremse won the maintenance contract for this fleet of vehicles. The contract governs maintenance and overhaul work for the electro-hydraulic brake units themselves and all of the hydraulic brake calipers. Closing this transaction brought Knorr-Bremse its first ever service order for a hydraulic braking system in Italy. At the end of 2012 the first overhauled vehicle successfully returned to operational duties and the remaining car sets will now be overhauled by Knorr-Bremse at a rate of one per month. The work is being handled at the new Hydraulics Service Center operated by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Italia near Florence. New field tests begin for New York City Subway New York City Subway is one of the world’s largest and most complex metro networks. Its trains run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Subway is run by the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT), the
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