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Press Release21 May 2021Siemens Mobility GmbHMunich
Siemens Mobility to modernize the largest freight rail yard in the Netherlands
“The increased
automation of freight rail yards, systems and processes is having a
considerable impact on the economic efficiency of freight transport, as
intelligent systems are allowing for goods to be delivered faster, more
reliably, and in a far more sustainable manner,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of
Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. “As a global market leader in cargo
automation and maintenance services, our sophisticated Trackguard
Cargo MSR32 solution and highly digitalized customer services will enable Kijfhoek to safely
enhance the efficiency and reliability of its operations.”
Siemens Mobility will provide
its Trackguard Cargo MSR32 automation solution,
which will allow the yard to
operate its marshalling and humping operations with a
high degree of efficiency,
reliability, and safety. In addition, the highly digitalized maintenance
services will improve general operations and reduce the overall life cycle
costs. The project is intended to be completed in 2024 and Kijfhoek will continue
to operate at least 50% of capacity during this work.
Trackguard Cargo MSR32 is a proven system specifically designed to efficiently manage and
organize the movement of rail cars in freight yards. It allows for the
rationalization of operational sequences at all levels, from train arrival to
train departure, and provides the maximum possible automation of all work
cycles and humping operations. This includes the route and speed control units for all points, retarders,
and propelling systems, as well as the radio-based integration of the humping
locomotive to closely manage the humping speed.
This project, as well as the 15-year customer service commitment, builds
on the already longstanding relationship between Siemens Mobility and ProRail
B.V. Siemens Mobility has previously partnered with ProRail to deliver class
B signaling systems, rail electrification, track outdoor elements, passenger
counting systems, and station displays. Siemens Mobility is also one of the
finalists for a running tender to implement ETCS nationally across the
Netherlands.
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio in its core areas of rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, turnkey systems, intelligent traffic systems as well as related services. With digitalization, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.1billion and had around 38,500 employees worldwide. Further information is available at:
www.siemens.com/mobility.
Contact
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