Search voestalpine Track Solutions Netherlands B.V. EN voestalpine AG ORGANISATION MEDIA PRODUCTS LOGISTICS SERVICES Home Media News News Current year 2020 2019 2018 2017 8 September 2021 Coating production line re-opened: 360 meters of coated rails Our renewed coating production line is officially open for business! The world’s longest coated rails can now be produced in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Rail rolling lengths of 120 meters are coated and then connected by two flash butt welds of up to a maximum of 360 meters. The coating line has been completely upgraded for durable operation and improved adhesion. The relocation and its upgrade was a complex project, which included adjusting the hoisting height of our gantry cranes and taking up part of the cable park. Luckily we could count on the patience of our valued customers and tireless efforts of our colleagues. The patience has been rewarded and we are now producing at full speed: 3 August 2021 DeltaSwitch enhances lifespan of switch blades due to reduction in wear Turnouts deal with frequent track-train interaction by wheel sets annually. This train-track interaction leads to varying loads on different components inside the turnout, which can cause fatigue, wear or worse. This is undesirable and must be prevented at all times. Fortunately, a solution is now available that prevents such issues: the DeltaSwitch. This lubricant-free switch point roller system not only reduces the wear of the switch blades, it also reduces the wear in the slide plates. And last, but certainly not least, it requires less maintenance and/or adjusting than with other similar lubricant-free switch point roller systems. 23 July 2021 voestalpine travel tip! 5 impressive must-see railway routes The European Union has declared 2021 as the ‘European year of the railway’ in order to promote the train as both a save and sustainable transport. And we at voestalpine Track Solutions Netherlands fully agree. After all, travelling by train is the best way to discover the most beautiful locations that cannot be reached by car. Enjoy a bite to eat and a lovely drink while fully enjoying the view during your travels. Now that Summer has finally arrived, we like to share five impressive railway routes within Europe you don’t want to miss: 16 July 2021 Smart maintenance concepts expand the lifecycle of metro and light rail networks The population globally is ever growing, especially in the last century. In the Netherlands, for example, we went from 5 million citizens in 1900 to approximately 17 million citizens in 2020. More citizens and a thriving economy resulted in an increasing demand to mobility. Especially in urban areas, where trams and metros are operating 24/7, the tracks experience heavy loads. The demands to comfort and safety are at a consistently high level and noise and dust emissions must be kept to an minimum level. In addition, due to the 24/7 operation, less hours are available for maintenance work, which are often also logistically complex. More load, more wear, but less time for maintenance against high user demands causes rail defects like corrugation and plastic deformation. A complex challenge that we happily make a decisive contribution to in order to resolve this: rail milling by the MG11. 23 June 2021 Connecting the world of rail with all our welds Connection. The vital link between two components. Approximately 7.097 km of railways are connected in the Dutch railway infrastructure to offer travelers a safe and reliable way to get to their destination. The connection of rails, however, cannot be done without welds. And rail welds cannot be done without certification in order to guarantee safety and the highest quality. We recently extended our Rail Services portfolio with the flash butt weld certificate for the 400 UHC® HSH® rail quality. From now on, the 400 UHC® HSH® rails can be supplied in ultra-long lengths of up to 360 meters. (Fun fact: UHC stands for the metallurgical steel design based on Ultra High Carbon content, and HSH describes a unique heat treatment technology, so-called Head Special Hardened.) 7 May 2021 Recap of the RailTech Europe Live with our CEO 2021. The year that is already known as the year of online fairs. The kickoff for the rail infrastructure market related fairs was in March with the RailTech Europe Live. For three full days, visitors were able to follow presentations and workshops, visit online stands, and have personal conversations via the chat option. 5 May 2021 New name, same brand – voestalpine Railpro is now voestalpine Track Solutions Netherlands B.V. Our organization has been breathing railway history for many years. However, we are now in full motion towards a future of a safe and available railway infrastructure. From wholesale industry to a total solutions provider. It is our ambition to always remain One Step Ahead. 9 April 2021 More efficiency in the logistics of rail ballast transport The transport of rail ballast from quarry towards railway is a complex logistic process. We reached a great milestone in terms of efficiency and sustainability by bringing together several processes in one location in Amsterdam. The port area in the Western part of the city can, in the easiest way possible, directly provide all modalities and facilities for the distribution of the ballast throughout the country. 22 March 2021 Meet us at this year’s RailTech Europe On March 30 and 31 and on April 1, 2021, RailTech Europe is the digital meeting place to get acquainted with relevant matches in the railway industry. In these trying times, now more than ever there is a need for coming together and share insights about current developments. It is time to work together and build a resilient, international, and future-proof railway. 16 March 2021 A greener railway while reducing our environmental impact A safe and available railway track means exquisite maintenance. And when necessary, renovation or new construction will also take place. Which results in the release of a lot railway materials. Our goal is to decrease the ecological footprint in the rail infrastructure market and thereby contribute to a circular economy. So how can we work together in creating circular railways worldwide? 18 February 2021 Rubber coating stops deterioration of the rail due to snow residue and road salt We all enjoyed a beautiful winter’s week. However, what becomes visible underneath the snow and ice when the thaw sets in? Mud and road salt residues. Not the best conditions for the railway infrastructure, particularly for level crossings. Road salt and moisture, in combination with stray currents, bite into the rail, causing the metal to corrode fiercely. This process severely undermines the rail’s quality and increases the risk of premature rail replacement. Apart from hindrance to the train traffic, it is a costly affair for the maintenance contractor. 8 January 2021 Another successful test with our dust suppressing ballast train in Germany Twelve wagons with nearly 300 tons of ballast unloaded in less than 30 minutes. The second test with our dust suppressing ballast train (or in Dutch called the SALT) , this time executed in the Hönebach Tunnel nearby Kassel in Germany, was another great success. Since April, 2020, a law amendment has been in force that requires dust-free unloading procedures in tunnels. The dust suppression system has contributed to better and safer unloading techniques within the railway infrastructure in the Netherlands, and is now also a great option for abroad. This wagon type has many advantages, of which the hydraulic valves are just one example. Several parties - among which BG Bau – showed immediate interest in this new solution after a first trial. 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