Vossloh's Unique Rail Replacement Technology Revamps Cologne - Rhine/Main High-Speed Line in Record Time

Vossloh AG has executed a significant refurbishment of Deutsche Bahn's Cologne - Rhine/Main high-speed line using its innovative rail replacement technology. Over 100,000 meters of rails were replaced in just four weeks, demonstrating the effectiveness of Vossloh's advanced rail replacement train system.

This refurbishment involved a comprehensive process that included welding, unloading new rails, and loading the old ones, achieving a work speed of up to 4,000 meters per shift. This efficiency minimized shutdown and construction times, allowing the busy route, which serves 120 ICE trains daily, to be updated swiftly.

Vossloh's rail replacement technology has also proven effective internationally, such as in Sweden on the Malmbanan railroad line. Despite challenging conditions, the rail replacement was completed quickly, ensuring continued ore transportation. Vossloh's holistic approach and expert trackside teams have been crucial to these successful projects.