One of the practical achievements stemming from Europe’s Shift2Rail research project is a new trailer vehicle designed to overcome the challenges faced in grinding tram and light rail tracks in densely-populated urban areas. David Briginshaw reports on the development of the new grinder.
Atmo brings rail grinding to tight urban tracks
One of the practical achievements stemming from Europe’s Shift2Rail research project is a new trailer vehicle designed to overcome the challenges faced in grinding tram and light rail tracks in densely-populated urban areas. David Briginshaw reports on the development of the new grinder.
The Automatic Track Machine Oscillator (Atmo) rail grinding trailer is the result of a unique collaboration between industry partners, university experts, and infrastructure operators.