UK: Network Rail has taken delivery of the first of three LUF Bushfighter automated vegetation clearance machines from Austrian supplier Rechner's GmbH.
Equipped with a 75 kW four-cylinder turbocharged Deutz powerpack, the vehicle is controlled remotely and can operate on embankments at an angle of up to 45°. It can also be used to carry forestry tools to difficult locations.
UK: Austrian railway construction and maintenance contractor Swietelsky has acquired locomotive hire, storage and maintenance company Harry Needle Railroad Co. The purchase for a ‘eight-figure sum’ will enable founder Harry Needle to realise his majority share in the business while continuing as Managing Director, and provides ...
UK: Eriks UK & Ireland has completed a £1·2m refurbishment of its engineering workshop at Greenford in west London as a dedicated facility for servicing London Underground traction motors. This has more than doubled production capacity, and increased the workforce from 11 to 23 employees. Partnerships ...
