AUSTRIA: Robel has won a tender to supply a metro tunnel and trackbed cleaning unit to the capital’s transport operator Wiener Linien. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2022.
The Robel Cleaning System combines automated surface vacuuming with manual cleaning using 20 m long operator-controlled suction hoses which can reach difficult-to-access places.
Roclean is specially designed for urban rail networks, requiring a maximum of three staff, offering bidirectional operation and able to operate on tight curves.
Fine particle filters and silencers reduce dust and noise emissions to help protect staff and local residents. The collecting container has sufficient capacity for several shifts, and includes an automated emptying mechanism.
‘The system works fast, quietly and efficiently and can be easily integrated into our tight maintenance schedule’, said Robert Gradwohl, Head of Rolling Stock at Wiener Linien. ‘Less pollution means better working and travel conditions, lower risk of fire and fewer accidents. Environmental pollution and maintenance costs for rolling stock decrease significantly.’
