Keeping the rail industry on track
For over 25 years IMTRAM has been there to keep the rail industry running. Hard work has established our reputation for high quality, no fuss solutions, leveraging off our vast experience and industry leading partners from across the globe.
Reliability is crucial when it come to keeping the rail industry running. IMTRAM is confident you are in the very best of hands when providing safety critical components such as Secheron High Speed Circuit Breakers and Hanning & Kahl Braking Systems.
Customers can feel confident that our products will remain supported for the life of their expected service, including OEM parts and service capabilities.
Tested Combino Calipers with Reclaimed Bores.
Installation of ZTR Kickstart on SSR loco.
CASE STUDIES
Below are some case studies that relate to reliability.
Requalification Testing of AC & DC Circuit Breakers for QR
CASE STUDY [...]
METRO Odometer for Evaluation Vehicle
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) operates the EV-120, a non-self-powered track and overhead inspection vehicle, nicknamed “Evie,” which relies on towing for transport between locations. The vehicle’s onboard odometer and GPS, critical for tracking mileage and ensuring timely maintenance, were not powered during transit, resulting in inaccurate odometer readings. MTM engaged IMTRAM to develop a solution to keep the existing odometer and GPS systems powered without relying on an axle-mounted approach, as specified in the project brief.
Revitalising UR26 DC Breakers for KiwiRail
This case study focuses on the restoration and refurbishment of 30-year-old Secheron UR26 High-Speed Circuit Breakers for KiwiRail. IMTRAM is the authorised Australian and New Zealand service center for Secheron; a world-leading supplier of High-Speed AC and DC Circuit Breakers, Contactors, and Switches. This case study outlines the process followed by IMTRAM to breathe new life into the Secheron UR26 Circuit Breakers, prolonging their operational lifespan.
Overhauling the Combino Brake Units for Yarra Trams
Yarra Trams, the operator of the tram network in Melbourne, Australia, operates a fleet of Combino trams which require regular maintenance and overhauls to ensure their continued safe and reliable operation. The brakes are a critical component of these trams and require specialized knowledge and expertise for their overhaul. This case study describes the successful completion of the 16-year overhaul of the Combino brake units by IMTRAM, the authorized service center for H&K and Secheron.
Track Lubrication Challenge by One Rail a Success
One Rail are the market leader for intermodal services on the Adelaide to Darwin corridor, servicing Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine & Darwin. With over 3,700km of owned/leased track and 55,000,00 tonnes of freight annually, it is vital the track is maintained and lubricated effectively over some of Australia’s harshest conditions. RS Clare’s Claretech Ecocurve Heavy Haul has been in use in 16 of their lubricators from Alice Springs to Darwin for over 2 years covering 2,250km of track.
Yarra Trams BCU Commissioning
In 2020 Yarra Trams was required to upgrade some obsolete components of their Combino BCUs. Some parts were no longer available and IMTRAM provided a solution with partner Hanning & Kahl to upgrade some components in the BCUs as opposed to replacing them completely. This saved costs as well as materials as only some components were required to be replaced to make the BCUs future proof.
RELIABLE PRODUCTS
Wavetrain – Level Crossing Protection
The Wavetrain Level Crossing Protection uses acoustic sensors mounted directly on the rails to detect the unique sound energy of approaching trains. A nearby Control Unit processes the data and activates warning measures (such as lights and sounders) at the optimal time.
