BRAKES: Baumer Group has developed a digital pressure indicator for use in train braking systems. Coupled with an EF6 electronic pressure sensor providing a 20 mA signal, the DND4 gauge can show brake pressures from 0 to 12 bar.
The 80 mm diameter gauge is designed for easy mounting in a cab desk, and is fitted with an adjustable backlight for night operation.
USA: Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has completed a corporate carveout of locomotive services business Velocity Rail Solutions from Stellex Capital Management’s A Stucki Company. Velocity’s services include mobile refuelling, inspection, maintenance and light repairs and replenishment of consumables such as oil, sand and ...
EUROPE: The Spanish national operator’s international business RENFE Proyectos Internacionales and Spanish private equity firm Serena Industrial Partners have each acquired a 33% stake in Longitude Holdings, which was previously sole owner of Italian private operator Arenaways. The deal was announced on November 27 and enters ...
