Measuring speed |
Up to 60 kph (37 mph) for ultra-sound inspection
Up to 120 kph (75 mph) for all other measuring systems |
Measuring types* |
Track geometry, rail geometry, rail wear, ballast profile, clearance gauge, ultra sound inspection, catenary wear and position, inspection and video recording ….
*All measuring systems can be fitted on all together on one vehicle. |
US testing for rail head from 50 to 80 mm |
2 mm (0.1 in.) sample rate at 10 kph (6 mph) |
Number of transducers per rail |
Wheel probes: 11 |
Number of ultrasonic channels per rail |
Wheel probes: 14 |
Data analysis |
Cabin fully equipped with computers |
Maximum gradient |
70 ‰ |
Speed |
Up to 120 kph (up to 75 mph) |
Suspensions |
coil spring or rubber/steel |
Transmission |
Hydrostatic, electric or dual-mode |
Track gauge |
1,435 mm (from 1,000 to 1,676 mm )
56 in. (from 39 to 66 in.) |
Qualification and Certification |
UIC, EN, AAR and OSHA standards |
References |
Few examples with track and catenary measuring equipment delivered within the last 7 years:
• Infrabel with Lateral Signaling Control Track Motor Car VMB 2214 ETCS for Track Elements Inspection and Measurement
• Metro of Kuala-Lumpur with model VMB 1608 P for Track Geometry Measurement
• Metro Lima with model VMT 765 MT/US/C for Track Geometry Measurement and OHL Measurement
• Regional Railways of Queensland with model VMB2214 TM for Track Geometry Measurement and OHL Measurement
• Infrabel with Catenary Inspection Train VMB2214-IC for OHL Measurement
• Metro of Ho-Chi-Minh with model VMT 765/MT/US/C for Track Geometry Measurement and OHL Measurement |
Mass |
From 20 to 80 tons |