French train maker Alstom and UK-based rolling stock operator Eversholt Rail Group have agreed to extend a TM2141 DC motor contract by an additional two years.
As part of the £4m contract extension, the Alstom team will upgrade the DC motors that are being used by train operating companies (TOCs) across the UK such as Abellio Greater Anglia, First Scotrail, First Capital Connect, Northern Rail and London Midland.
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Alstom UK parts and modernisation managing director Martin Higson said: "Under this contract, we hold responsibility for the management of the spare traction motors and this enables us to swap them out when the TOCs send us the motors for overhaul or repair that they have in service, so ensuring they can continue to run their trains seamlessly.
"But we are not just stopping there; we are also offering the customers a set price, based on our experience with the motors, so they have certainty around how much it will cost, regardless of the repair carried out on the motor."
Currently operational on Class 318, 320, 321 and 322 trains, the traction motor will receive several enhancements, including the application of the Alstom Moisture Protection System.
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Work on the motor will be carried out at Alstom’s parts and modernisation centre in Preston, which is also the company’s lead service centre for traction motors.
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By GlobalDataHigson added: "Under this phase of the contract, we demonstrated our experience in DC machines to adopt the Design Authority responsibility for this traction motor.
"We are also looking at further ways we can improve the motors’ effectiveness, which will help reduce maintenance costs for our customers, as well as offering a C4 overhaul warranty to give them more certainty of ownership."
Image: The TM2141 DC motor is currently operational on Class 318, 320, 321 and 322 trains running across the UK. Photo: courtesy of Alstom.
