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6 June 2019 | By CAF MiiRA
CAF MiiRA has been carrying out research that investigates the optimisation of low stress wheels for rail freight traffic, and the result is an innovative treadbraked wheel that will bring competition to future market needs.
3 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
There is now a greater need than ever to utilise innovative solutions to help improve the lifecycle of bogies and wheelsets – vital rolling stock components. This In-Depth Focus investigates the latest techniques available to the industry.
31 July 2018 | By Global Railway Review
How can the railway sector utilise various monitoring techniques to ensure bogies and wheelsets are in top condition? How important is it to invest in wheelset research and what are the best methods to use for component inspection? What new ideas and concepts are there for the next generation of…
19 July 2018 | By CAF MiiRA
CAF MiiRA, the only wheelset supplier that designs and produces its own gearboxes, has developed and installed new state-of-the-art assembly lines including a new concept of working. The new facility has been designed for assembling the most technically demanding gearbox types for all railway sectors, including high-speed, locomotives, commuters, metros…
28 July 2017 | By Global Railway Review
As the railway sector moves forward with digitalisation, there is a greater need than ever to utilise innovative solutions to help improve the lifecycle of bogies and wheelsets by monitoring their performance in real-time. The result will be more reliable, durable and eco-friendly bogies and wheelsets…
10 September 2016 | By Marcel Ujfaluši (ERWA)
Marcel Ujfaluši – Chairman of the Development Committee of ERWA, the UNIFE Railway Wheelset Committee – highlights the importance of wheelset development for both rail freight and passenger vehicles and includes some informative case studies from ERWA members who are all committed to enhancing their products and services.
6 September 2016 | By Global Railway Review
Key ERWA members discuss the future of wheelset design to improve rolling stock performance; Willie Miller from ScotRail highlights the importance of wheel lathes to ensure the maximum life of a wheelset; and ECUC project coordinator covers development of eddy-current brakes...
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