Train Overhaul · Maintenance · Refurbishment

Bogie repair and servicing ensures the continued performance, safety and reliability of the wheelsets, suspensions, braking systems and traction components housed within the bogie. Services in this category include inspection, maintenance, refurbishment, wheelset replacement, bearing reconditioning and alignment checks. These activities are essential for both freight and passenger rolling stock, helping to reduce downtime, extend service intervals and maintain regulatory compliance.

Complete rolling stock workshops are facilities equipped to perform a full range of maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment services for railway vehicles. These workshops include equipment for lifting, bogie drops, wheelset handling, component testing and more. They support routine maintenance, accident repairs and full refurbishments, covering everything from underframe systems to interior upgrades.

Train decontamination, cleaning and washing services ensure that both the exterior and interior of rolling stock remain hygienic and visually presentable. This includes specialised equipment and systems for automatic train washing, manual cleaning, disinfection, graffiti removal and interior deep cleaning. These services are essential for maintaining passenger comfort, meeting health standards and extending asset life.

Fleet modernisation covers the refurbishment, upgrading and modification of rolling stock to extend its service life, improve energy efficiency and meet evolving passenger and regulatory requirements. This includes retrofitting systems such as HVAC, train control and passenger information systems, replacing obsolete components and updating interior fittings. Modernisation programmes can also involve lightweighting, noise reduction and enhanced accessibility.

Inspection equipment for rail vehicles is used to assess the condition and performance of internal systems and components. This includes tools for non-destructive testing, visual inspection, and diagnostics to detect faults or wear in areas such as brakes, wheels, bogies, and electronics. These systems help operators maintain safety, reliability and compliance throughout the lifecycle of rolling stock.

Parts refurbishment and repair services focus on restoring rolling stock components to full working order. This includes activities such as cleaning, repairing, repainting or replacing damaged or worn parts, as well as upgrading components to extend their service life. These services apply to both mechanical and electronic systems and help reduce costs, downtime and waste in fleet maintenance.

Surface treatments for rolling stock include corrosion protection, anti-graffiti coatings, joint sealing, water ingress protection, window films and livery paints and coatings. These treatments help preserve the integrity, appearance and performance of vehicles over time, protecting them from weather, wear and vandalism. Suppliers in this section provide surface treatment products and solutions specifically developed for the rail industry.

This category includes tools, workshop equipment and diagnostic systems used for the maintenance, inspection and repair of rolling stock. It covers portable and fixed tools, lifting and handling systems, test benches, fault detection devices and digital diagnostics platforms. These tools are essential for ensuring the safety, efficiency and reliability of rail vehicles throughout their lifecycle.

Train simulators and test rigs are used for driver training, vehicle testing and system validation in controlled environments. Simulators replicate real-world operating conditions to train staff safely and cost-effectively, while test rigs are used to assess the performance of components and systems before deployment. Suppliers in this category offer complete simulation platforms and hardware testing solutions for the rail industry.

Spare parts production supports the ongoing maintenance and refurbishment of rolling stock by supplying components that replace worn, damaged or outdated parts. This includes both standardised items such as brakes, bearings and doors, and specialist components manufactured to spec. Reliable access to spare parts is essential for keeping fleets operational and ensuring minimal downtime.

Train transfer and lifting equipment is used to move rail vehicles laterally between tracks or elevate them within workshops for maintenance and overhaul work. This includes equipment such as traversers, turntables, lifting jacks, bogie drops and lifting platforms. These systems are essential for safe and efficient depot operations, particularly when working on heavy or articulated rolling stock.

Train weighing equipment is used to measure the weight of rail vehicles, whether by individual wheels, axles, bogies, wagons or entire trains. This equipment ensures correct load distribution, safe operation and compliance with regulations. Systems include portable scales and integrated depot solutions for static and dynamic weighing.

Train wheel inspection and measurement systems assess the condition, wear and geometry of train wheels to ensure safety, optimise maintenance schedules and prevent failures. These systems may include laser-based or camera-based technologies that detect defects such as flat spots, out-of-roundness and flange wear, either in depots or as the train moves through a trackside checkpoint.

Train wheel profiling restores the correct geometry of wheel treads and flanges to ensure safe, smooth operation and extend wheel and track life. This is typically done using wheel lathes or milling equipment, either in depots or with underfloor machines that do not require wheelset removal. Profiling is a key part of preventative maintenance programmes for rolling stock.