January 2021
Worth more than £88bn, the British rail sector is one of the most important contributors to the national economy. And with rail operators set to invest more than £35bn in the UK’’s network across the next 15 years, representing a supply chain extension of 140%, the issue of maintenance has never been more important.
Rolling stock is the lifeblood of the UK rail sector and the most important investment an operator makes, so it pays to ensure it is in top condition. That’s why ZARGES, one of Europe’s leading platform and access equipment specialists, offers a comprehensive range of maintenance solutions specifically designed for the rail transport sector, built on more than 50 years of experience working in close partnership with rail operators across the continent.
At the forefront of the ZARGES offering is a range of mobile solutions designed to provide safe, flexible access to all parts of a train carriage. Key products include fixed height access steps; front and side working platforms, available in a range of heights and suitable for all track widths; and roof working platforms, providing single or two-sided access for ultimate safety when working on carriage roofs.
ZARGES also offers a number of stationary access solutions for the rail sector, including easy to set-up roof working stands, designed to reduce downtime while maximising safety, and universal platform system assembly stands. Made especially for the extension and final assembly of rail vehicles, ZARGES’s assembly stands are available in both fixed and height-adjustable variants. What’s more, the front working platforms have a load capacity of up to 400 kg/m², while the assembly stands have a capacity of 250 kg/m² - with the flexibility of the range meaning it can be adjusted to up to 500 kg/m² depending on the needs of the individual project. And as with all ZARGES products, increased safety is paramount, with fall protective railings installed on all sides of the platform.
Martina Moritz, Product Manager Special Solutions at ZARGES said: “As the market leader in the manufacture and supply of access and work at height products, ZARGES products represent quality, durability and, most importantly, unbeatable safety.
“We understand the unique maintenance challenges faced by rail operators, which is why we offer an all encompassing service which goes beyond equipment into advice, planning, installation and full service for access solutions – all from a single source.”
To learn more about ZARGES’s rail offering, please visit: https://www.zarges.com/uk/industry-sectors/rail-commercial-vehicles/ or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T4ZpReP4Hg
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Jake Smith
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