“VTG Rail Europe Status-Oriented and Predictive Maintenance”, we are using sensors that allow continuous monitoring. The collected data enables maintenance work to be performed more efficiently. This project [...] new developments, including innovative freight wagons, connected rolling stock and predictive maintenance and servicing concepts. We are doing everything in our power to make rail attractive and competitive [...] More and more aspects of rail freight are now being digitized. One of them is the predictive maintenance and servicing of wagons, which makes freight transports easier to plan and more profitable. As

to enrich traigo with more and more digital tools. One example is a feature that displays the maintenance status for certain wagon components. The data needed for this purpose will be collected from a [...] and on-track sensors and fed into the system. Other services – such as customer-driven digital maintenance management – are likewise in the pipeline. Besides read access to all kinds of contractual data

have their own excellent in-house training programmes but there is a need for an accredited wagon maintenance training programme that would attract new skilled people to join the industry and address the need

the Peterborough office. He said: “Seeing how they keep our wagons in service through planning maintenance and communicating with GBRf’s team was a great insight into the work that goes into delivering

economic climate, the associated high utilization of our fleet capacity and comparatively low maintenance costs in our Railcar Division. The Logistics Divisions too are experiencing further positive d [...] (Q1 2017: EUR 76.2 million). This was because the number of railcars hired out increased, while maintenance costs were lower. As a result, the EBITDA margin (based on revenue) was up by 5.2 percentage points [...] to EUR 41.2 million compared to the first quarter of 2017 (EUR 39.0 million). Lower leasing and maintenance costs for tank containers played a part in pushing EBITDA up by 30.6 percent to EUR 3.2 million

economic climate, the associated high utilization of our fleet capacity and comparatively low maintenance costs in our Railcar Division. The Logistics Divisions too are experiencing further positive d [...] (Q1 2017: EUR 76.2 million). This was because the number of railcars hired out increased, while maintenance costs were lower. As a result, the EBITDA margin (based on revenue) was up by 5.2 percentage points [...] to EUR 41.2 million compared to the first quarter of 2017 (EUR 39.0 million). Lower leasing and maintenance costs for tank containers played a part in pushing EBITDA up by 30.6 percent to EUR 3.2 million

y friendly metal production facilities. The ten-year lease agreement includes a comprehensive maintenance contract provided by VTG. This ensures that the wagons are maintained to the highest standards

They are fitted with track friendly, low noise bogies for quieter operation, offering reduced maintenance downtime and lower track access charges. The wagons, fully compliant with aviation regulations

our equipment and benefit from our many add-on services – from the manufacture of new wagons to maintenance to fleet management. Learn more Logistical Services Make efficient, rail-based transport the solution [...] Learn more Digital Solutions Tracking movements, scheduling wagons and tank containers, predicting maintenance: Our digital solutions make your transports safer and more efficient. Learn more Contact us Need

wagons. The new wagons are being hired via a wet lease, meaning that VTG Rail UK will also provide maintenance. Archie Lucas added: “It’s good to work with WH Davis and support UK manufacturing whilst also