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Mechan takes place in flagship Thameslink depot
Equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan is helping Siemens Rail Systems UK bring to life its vision for the future of train maintenance.
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Mechan traversers carry first IEP trains
Two heavyweight members of the Mechan family are swinging into action at Hitachi Rail’s new rail vehicle manufacturing facility in County Durham, following its official opening.
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Mechan seals deal with Doncaster neighbour
Heavy lifting specialist, Mechan, might work across the world, but the Sheffield-based manufacturer had to look no further than South Yorkshire to secure its latest order.
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Hitachi Rail Europe and Abellio sign contract to provide new trains for ScotRail
12 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe and Abellio have announced a joint contract has been signed for the provision and maintenance of 70 new trains for the upcoming ScotRail franchise. The trains are financed by Caledonian Rail Leasing.
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Climatic testing: Making rolling stock and track fit for winter
Safe and reliable operation of mainline rolling stock under all weather conditions is an essential prerequisite for enhancing passenger safety and comfort and thus increasing the attractiveness and acceptance of rail travel. The low temperatures, ice and snow conditions prevailing in winter can cause huge problems and malfunctions of certain…
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Mechan to make trio of express deliveries
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has secured a hat trick of contracts to support the Department of Transport’s flagship Intercity Express Programme (IEP).
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FLEXX Eco: The leading lightweight passenger bogie design
The origins of the BOMBARDIER FLEXX1 Eco bogie development can be traced to a number of research studies which were carried out by British Rail in the early- and mid-1980s. These studies examined ways in which bogie weight reductions and other improvements could be introduced, including the possible use of…
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Issue #4 2013 – Digital version
Rolling Stock maintenance; Level Crossing safety; Alpine profile; Infrastructure maintenance; Signalling; and much more...
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Rolling Stock Maintenance & Refurbishment supplement
In our latest free-to-view Rolling Stock Maintenance & Refurbishment supplement, Daniel Smith, Head of Engineering, Heathrow Express discusses how The 1991 Heathrow Express Railways act paved the way for BAA plc., plus Christian Daniel, Maintenance Organisation Director, SNCF explains how Methodology and organisation are essential issues for effective fleet management...
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Mechan creates record jack system for Alstom Transport
Sheffield-based rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, has installed the largest single system of lifting jacks in the UK at the Alstom Transport Traincare Centre in Longsight near Manchester.
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KiwiRail bears fruit for Mechan
Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is proving to be a hit down under, after receiving a second request for its lifting equipment from the other side of the world.
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Mechan to offer innovative laser measuring system on hire fleet
Sheffield-based Rail Depot equipment provider, Mechan, has joined forces with NextSENSE of Austria to offer the innovative Calipri Laser Measurement for the UK and Irish market, now available to hire as well as buy.