Focus: Plasser Modular Customizing

New ways of individualisation

Plasser & Theurer machines allow versatile modification. Now, a new platform strategy provides additional benefits.

Focus

Fit for the future

Your Plasser & Theurer machine from the ModularCustomizing programme makes you fit for any future task. Your machine is equipped with the P-IC control system, which is both intuitive and robust and includes the PlasserDatamatic 2.0.

GAF: Pushing for modernisation in maintenance and repair

In spring 2018 the first of 28 latest generation Track Working Vehicles (GAF) was handed over to DB Netz AG. The newly developed vehicles are considerably more powerful and flexible than the old GAFs with trailer, which are being gradually replaced throughout Germany.

Clever solutions for diverse tasks

Vehicles that can be used flexibly for the repair and maintenance of the rail infrastructure on both railway and metro lines are in demand. Plasser & Theurer’s auxiliary vehicles from the DIC series meet this demand. Thanks to high-quality components also used on larger machines, the vehicle series fulfils the quality standards of high-class machines at low acquisition costs.

Multipurpose machine in 64 mm track gauge

The Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa is the central Italian railway museum. It is located on the outskirts of Naples, directly next to the first Italian railway line, connecting Naples–Portici–Salerno. For the first time, a track maintenance machine from Plasser & Theurer is on exhibition.

Guest article

The future is on track

Be it the tram in the classical sense or the suburban railways that combine features of underground railways and trams, the future of urban transport is on the rail. While the construction and running of underground systems incur a huge cost, tram systems can be constructed and integrated into the cityscape at a comparatively low cost.

Digital Twin – the new world of track construction

In the age of 4.0, the digital transformation poses great challenges to the railway: Both, the users’ need for mobility and the operators’ opportunities to manage the track have changed. The digital revolution changes the order of things, requiring us to rethink and change the way we work.

SmartALC – Increases in efficiency thanks to smart technology

The SmartALC guiding computer is the heart of the computer-aided track geometry production for tamping machines. The integration of the Spot Tamping method for spot fault repair and diverse new features add to its field of application. This allows all forms of operation – from optimising spot fault repair to large BIM projects.

Smart Maintenance – More than virtual reality

Developing and testing technology components for the machines of tomorrow requires testing under conditions close to reality. Used as a carrier vehicle, Plasser & Theurer’s EM100VT provides the ideal research environment for innovative leaps in technology with a great application potential.

Multiple traction control system, intelligent drive and tamping in Y-steel sleepers

Maintaining lines with so-called Y-steel sleepers is a particular challenge. Meeting it takes tamping machines that can deal with alternating rail fastening positions. The UNIMAT 09-4x4/4S Y-DYNAMIC can – and it offers much more.

The Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking

Innovation shaping the railway systems of the future

As the world’s resources become scarcer and climate change poses an ever-increasing threat, the future of Europe lies in embracing sustainable development strategies and investing in sustainable solutions to meet its long-term challenges.

Maximum availability thanks to expanded partnership

The high quality of Plasser & Theurer’s original spare parts is very much appreciated in Russia. On 21 June 2018, we signed a three-year collaboration agreement on the overhaul of machines with our long-term partner OJSC Kaluga Plant Remputmash.

New Service Centre opened in Linz

The Linz Training Centre and Technical Service Department are key for the professional support of our customers. Over the last few years they have significantly gained in importance. Since April 2018 both departments are housed in the new Service Centre.

Virtually at your side

The use of Virtual Reality technologies offers particularly promising opportunities for maintaining and servicing track maintenance machines. It will enable service staff to be virtually even closer to our customers in the future.

AFTER-SALES OFFER

A4 service package

NEW TAMPING UNIT with at least five inspections by Plasser & Theurer service engineers

PlasserDatamatic 2.0 – controlling operation and maintenance digitally

Right on time for InnoTrans 2018, Plasser & Theurer will relaunch PlasserDatamatic, revolutionising machine operation and maintenance. Our customers will benefit from entirely new opportunities allowing them to increase the availability of the machines and improve the efficiency of machine maintenance.

Can you hear me?

Electrically powered maintenance vehicles allow noise reductions of more than 20 dBA.

Guest article

Electrification reduces noise level of drives

Molinari Rail supplies customised solutions to the rail vehicle industry all over the world and supports customers in the design and development of vehicles and subsystems.

Big Data, IoT and rail infrastructure maintenance

Digitalisation is fast finding its way into rail infrastructure, track construction and maintenance. This makes it difficult to stay on top of things. Conferences, such as the event in Munich at the end of May, provide a forum for expert lectures and professional discussions.

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