Bryansk Engineering Plant (BMZ), part of TMH, has been delivered Russian Railways the newest diesel shunting locomotive Class TEM23 which will enter operational trials.
The locomotive will undergo operational tests at Bryansk II Depot, which will last three months. During this period, the functioning of all equipment, assemblies and elements will be checked in real-life conditions. The technical state and reliability, as well as maintainability and serviceability of the replaceable modules and spare parts will be evaluated. The trials will be carried out under the supervision of the specialists from BMZ, TMH Engineering and LocoTech.
At the end of the controlled operation, the locomotive will return to the plant for analysis. The obtained data will be considered in the subsequent operation of locomotives of the class.
The plant received a certificate for batch production of Class TEM23 at the end of 2022. To date, two locomotives of the class have been assembled. The first was shipped to Severstal in May for a two-month controlled demonstration at Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant. The specialists of the Bryansk Engineering Plant will provide technical and consulting support during the operation of the locomotive. During the controlled trial, it is planned to check the functioning of the main components and assemblies of the locomotive in different contexts in real operation.The convenience of driving the locomotive and the working conditions of the driver will also be evaluated.
In addition, the third locomotive is currently being assembled.
Class TEM23 is TMH’s newest diesel shunting locomotive that combines the latest trends in the global locomotive industry. The new locomotive is equipped with domestic components, uses high-tech units, and is designed with the possibility of expanding the functionality of the control system.
This is the first TMH’s shunter designed in accordance with the brand DNA concept, developed by the national industrial design and innovation center 2050.LAB and adopted by TMH. Its appearance reflects the company’s new approach to the development of railway technology.
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