South African manufacturer unveils locomotive steering innovation
Channel: Engineering News
Date: 2013-10-09

Gauteng-based DCD Rolling Stock launched its patented Jika passive hydraulic steering (PHS) system for locomotives, earlier this month at the TransAfrica expo, in Johannesburg.

Using the Jika will not only result in increasing the life span of the average locomotive but also in reducing track wear by 60%. Further benefits include reduction in energy consumption of 3% and in noise pollution.