Saft Power Systems has secured a five-year contract with Network Rail to provide SMC2200 uninterruptible power supplies for fixed telecommunication infrastructure supplied by Alcatel.
Saft Power Systems Ltd, UK
Reader Enquiry Number: 138
On March 9 US&S India inaugurated a solid-state interlocking at Kalaikunda, completing the installation of Microlok II at eight South Eastern Railway stations.
Union Switch & Signal Pty Ltd, Australia
Reader Enquiry Number: 139
Southco has introduced a key-lockable version of its panel latch for use on hinged doors and lift-off access panels which are latched to a frame and need additional security.
Southco Europe Ltd, UK
Reader Enquiry Number: 140
AMEC Spie Rail has purchased a Casella 480 hand-held noise monitor to assess the environmental impact of maintenance and construction equipment at worksites.
Casella Group, UK
Reader Enquiry Number: 141
A Pulsatron UCR1500 ultrasonic cleaner operating at frequencies of 35 or 70kHz is being used by Brush Traction to remove brake dust and other debris from PCBs that form part of traction systems.
Kerry Ultrasonics Ltd, UK
Reader Enquiry Number: 142
A Global Positioning System has been installed on a snowblower by Hokkaido JR Cybernet Co to aid operation in conditions of poor visibility. The snowblower’s location is automatically matched with a map of the line being cleared, and a warning displayed when a station, tunnel or viaduct is 50m ahead.
JR-Hokkaido, Japan
Reader Enquiry Number: 143
CAPTION: Wiener Linien has begun using two track geometry and rail wear measuring cars with optical inertial measuring equipment supplied by Image Map Inc. Tramcar Eva (above)was converted at a cost of €890000, and can be used on both standard and grooved rail. Metro vehicle Christine was custom-built by Hungarian state rail operator MÁV at a cost of €2·5m.
Image Map Inc, USA
Reader Enquiry Number: 148
