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linx in Toronto and Sound Transit
in Seattle. Th e CEM-equipped
BiLevel cars are also currently in
production for SunRail in Florida.
Maintenance and
life cycle costs
Maintenance and improving
life-cycle costs is another consideration
that comes into play with
the furthered development and selection
of rail vehicles. With the
transit asset management (TAM)
plan being mandated next year,
rail companies continue to develop
in this area. Siemens has
worked to develop new technologies
that in the end benefi t maintenance
departments.
“In addition we are developing
diagnostic support for the
optimization of not only maintenance,
but the improving of effi -
ciency of operations – resulting in
less overall costs to the customer,”
explained Maynard.
Bombardier has also introduced
new technologies that can
benefi t life cycle of rail vehicles.
“Bombardier developed the
FLEXX Eco bogie to meet market
requirements, driven by life cycle
cost and environmental considerations,”
said Jacob. “Th e FLEXX
Eco bogie design retains and improves
on the overall safety and
performance of the conventional
bogie and incorporates an inboard
bearing wheelset concept, resulting
in a compact, lightweight and
robust bogie design.”
Jacob explained that the major
benefi ts of the FLEXX Eco bogie
design include:
• Train weight reduction:
30 percent reduction in total
bogie mass compared with a
conventional bogie
• Track friendliness
• Reduced track damage and rail
wear
• Optimized total cost of ownership
• Reduced energy consumption
• Reduced bogie maintenance
costs
Almost 1,000 FLEXX Eco bogies
are in successful operation
and/or in production worldwide
for commuter, regional and high
speed applications,” said Jacob.
RAIL TECHNOLOGY
“In addition, we are developing diagnostic support
for the optimization of not only maintenance,
but the improving of effi ciency of operations —
resulting in less overall costs to the customer,”
-CHRIS MAYNARD, vice president
of Siemens Rail Services
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