RPM - Snow Clearing, Cleaning and Rail Maintenance Vehicles

RPM Tech manufactures track units and utility vehicles for rail, light rail and metros, including a range of service vehicles for metros, snow-removal equipment for tracks, and hy-rail rail-maintenance vehicles including welding units and boom trucks.

METRO SERVICE VEHICLES (MSV)

The MSV is a powerful four-wheel drive service vehicle designed for maintenance work in metro and light rail systems. This self-propelled vehicle can transport up to four seated persons at speeds of up to 40km/h (25mph) in both directions.

The slow speed mode is primarily used for tunnel-cleaning operations, while the high speed mode permits rapid transportation to job sites for maintenance crews. The exhaust system is equipped with a catalytic gas purifier that reduces emissions.

Above all, the MSV has a remarkable hauling capacity – up to 91,000kg (200,600lb) – and can be used to haul lorries with equipment and supplies, or to tow metro vehicles.

METRO VACUUM VEHICLE (MVV)

This high-performance vehicle is a rail-mounted industrial-type self-propelled multi-functional vacuum system. It can operate at a working speed of 8km/h (5mph) and can travel at up to 40km/h (25 mph).

The MVV comes equipped with a vacuum, a dust suppression system and a highly efficient suction nozzle controlled by a joystick. Options include other nozzles and a video camera vision system.

RAIL RAPID SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM (RSRS)

This powerful rapid snow removal vehicle consists of a fan-type blower, hydrostatically operated front-mounted broom, and side brooms for rail and third-rail clean up.

Powered by a 280kW (375hp) diesel engine, the blower has a snow clearing capacity of up to 3,000t/hr and can cast snow left or right to a distance of up to 38m (125ft).

The maximum discharge angle through the drum is 30° to the left and a flat discharge to the right. The self-contained unit can be operated from inside the cab carrier vehicle via a plug-in remote controlled panel.

The snow sweeper is hydrostatically driven by a heavy-duty hydraulic motor with cab mounted rotary speed control. Its lifting height is fully adjustable for maximum utilisation and versatility. A self-propelled unit is also available.

HY-RAIL MOUNTED AF1 AND BOOM TRUCK

Mounted on hy-rail, this versatile multifunction vehicle works year-round for both rail maintenance and snow and ice removal. In its winter version, this vehicle is composed of a commercial carrier vehicle chassis, with an auxiliary AF1 engine-driven air-blower assembly.

This assembly is mounted at the back of the vehicle's cab onto a removable skid installed on a platform. An air nozzle assembly is mounted at the front of the carrier.

The high cold-air velocity can be used for rail or road maintenance to clear snow and debris around switches, rails and third rails; to sweep off freshly fallen snow, dry paved surfaces; and many other cleaning tasks. In the summer, the air blower assembly can be removed and replaced by a maintenance platform equipped with a crane to facilitate the handling of material such as 12m (40ft) long rail sections.

The carrier is powered by a turbo diesel engine ranging from 150kW to 224kW (200hp to 300hp), has a five-speed automatic transmission, comes with a fully equipped cabin and can seat up to three passengers.