Remote condition monitoring boosts Northern DMU reliability

Northern Class 170 Turbostar DMU (Photo Porterbrook)

UK: A programme to fit engine remote condition monitoring to Northern’s Class 170 Turbostar diesel multiple-unit fleet has been completed. Leasing company Porterbrook says its data showed that moving just one task to condition-based maintenance can save up to 1 500 labour-hours per year.

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