Knorr-Bremse has signed an important service agreement with Swedish operator A-Train AB covering the brake control units for Arlanda Express trains which provide transport services between Arlanda Airport and the city of Stockholm.
The service contract, which runs to the end of 2028, comprises two modules. The first one involves a refreshment service for overhauls that will extend the operating lifetime of the braking systems by reducing failure rates and so help to enable smooth, trouble-free train operation. The second one is a proactive obsolescence management service to ensure the availability of electronic components, for example by stockpiling discontinued parts. This will support the timely repair and reliable operation of the braking systems over the long term.
For the Arlanda Express trains that transport passengers between the city and the airport at speeds of up to 200 km/h, these services are vitally important. The trains’ braking systems have been in operation for over 20 years and are increasingly affected by the discontinuation of electronic components. A challenge which Knorr-Bremse’s service package now overcomes as part of a holistic approach to rail vehicle life cycle management.
Knorr-Bremse’s Parts Availability Service offers customers tailor-made service packages that fulfil their requirements for smooth, reliable train operation. Since the service was introduced about two years ago, a double-digit number of customers have ordered optimised packages, including A-Train AB. Over the same period, sales of Knorr-Bremse’s Parts Availability Service packages have increased by 67%, reflecting the sector’s growing need for flexible solutions over the whole rail vehicle life cycle.
The contract will safeguard the operation of the express train fleet comprising seven trains that carry a large part of the traffic to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
“This order for the Arlanda Express – one of Stockholm’s major mobility options – highlights the rail sector’s growing need for customized service solutions that keep rail operations efficient and available for passengers,” said Frank Uder, Vice President RailServices of Knorr-Bremse Rail Vehicle Systems.
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