Criteria for the configuration of maintenance vehicles

Important factors at a glance

• Field of application: What is the distance between the individual supporting points in the rail network?
• Time frame: When must the machine be on site? What transfer speed is required?
• Operational safety: Works on the overhead line system expose the personnel to high stresses. An enclosed working environment with the required equipment and safety devices prevents accidents and increases productivity. Is space for a workshop or crew facilities required?
• Work technology: Which areas within the overhead line system must be reached? Which works should be performed by the machine? Will the machine be used to transport material?
• Quality requirements: Are quality assurance devices, such as measuring equipment for documenting work results, required