Efficient and reliable track cleaning remains crucial for tram and metro networks, directly impacting service quality, safety, and operational efficiency. Addressing these needs, Hilton provides a comprehensive range of rail cleaning vehicles specifically designed for urban tram and metro systems. Leveraging their expertise, notably through their acquisition of Schörling Brock in 2009, Hilton continues to refine and advance cleaning technologies, integrating established Schörling technology into their current offerings.
Hilton’s rail cleaning vehicles feature road-rail capabilities, enabling them to effortlessly navigate both roads and rails. This dual functionality makes them particularly valuable in urban environments, allowing for seamless transitions between sites without requiring additional logistical arrangements. Hilton emphasizes modularity in its vehicle designs, combining various specialized cleaning modules to tailor solutions specifically for each network’s unique requirements.
The cleaning performance of these vehicles is enhanced through several sophisticated technologies. For groove cleaning, essential to maintain optimal rail conditions, Hilton vehicles can utilize steel scrapers, rotating brushes, or high-pressure water jets rated at 800 bar. These features ensure thorough cleaning of both rail grooves and rail heads, significantly improving traction and safety.
Additionally, these vehicles can integrate a comprehensive combination of cleaning modules, addressing not only rail grooves and rail heads but also trackbeds and switches. Hilton strategically mounts these cleaning components compactly between the axles of the vehicle chassis, optimizing the available space and improving maneuverability within dense urban networks.
One of the standout capabilities of Hilton’s rail cleaning vehicles is their powerful suction system, capable of delivering an airflow rate of up to 25,000 cubic meters per hour. This high suction capacity effectively removes debris, ballast contaminants, and other materials from trackbeds, ensuring clear pathways and reducing the risk of operational disruptions. This level of suction power positions Hilton vehicles as benchmarks globally in the category of road-rail cleaning machines.
Hilton stresses the importance of quality and durability in their designs. Every rail cleaning vehicle undergoes a fully integrated in-house production process—from initial engineering to final manufacturing and delivery. This vertical integration allows Hilton complete control over the quality and customization of each vehicle, ensuring high reliability, ease of maintenance, and extended operational lifespan.
“Our vehicles are recognized for their long life and reliability,” says Hilton, highlighting their emphasis on robust construction and high-end component selection. User-friendly controls and ease of maintenance further enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
In conclusion, Hilton’s rail cleaning vehicles combine modular adaptability, powerful cleaning technologies, and dual-mode mobility, making them well-suited for contemporary tram and metro network requirements. As urban rail networks increasingly prioritize efficient maintenance solutions, Hilton’s vehicles offer a practical, comprehensive answer tailored to the specific challenges of urban rail infrastructure.
Source: Hilton Kommunal GmbH
