photo: Railcare/Railcare Group presented the world's largest MPV at The International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf)
The International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) was held in Münster, Germany, from May 31 to June 2, 2022. It is the largest exhibition in the railway technology and infrastructure industry, and it presents the latest technological advances and developments in the sector. Railcare Group unveiled the world's largest Multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) for rail infrastructure during the event.
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The 28th International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) kicked off on May 31st, 2022, in Münster, Germany, at the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle…
The MPV was showcased on the exhibition's track, which spanned over 15,000 m2 of hall space, 6,000 m2 of outdoor space, and more than 3,000 m of railway tracks. Visitors had the opportunity to see the battery-powered machine in action and learn about how the battery bank could power other railway machines.
The MPV is available with a diesel or battery power plant, and it is self-propelled and equipped with vacuum pumps, hydraulics, and control cabs. This will allow it to complement Railcare's snow melters and vacuum excavators. Additionally, the MPV can act as a locomotive for wagons carrying crushed stone during track maintenance.
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The battery-powered option for the MPV was developed in collaboration with Epiroc and Northvolt and has been proven in harsh environments. It is also environmentally friendly, with zero fossil emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. It is suitable for use in underground and urban environments that have high demands for safety and working conditions, as well as high efficiency.
Currently, the MPV is used on the Stockholm City Line in the railway tunnel on the 6-kilometre line between Sitibanan and Stockholm to vacuum the line from fine particles and metal dust that arise during braking and accumulate in the tunnel, according to the contract with Trafikverket.
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