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PROSE-Sweden at Train&Rail – recap

A big thank you to all who visited us during the train & rail fair in Stockholm this week.

It was interesting to take part in the first-time-ever initiative of a rolling stock fair in Stockholm. A lot of relevant exhibitors and important conversations took part.

Looking forward to the outcome. We are convinced a lot of cool and interesting new projects are around the corner. Stay tuned to hear more.

If you missed the presentation of our documentation system yesterday, feel free to contact Amanda at amanda.werner@prose.one.

PROSE-Sweden at Train&Rail

Take the opportunity to hear about the services we offer. Already a lot of interesting conversations, potential new hires and business opportunities.
We are here all week. Looking forward to meeting you in booth A06:30.

Train & Rail is The Nordic Region’s largest fair for sustainable rail transport. Taking place for the first time at Stockholmsmässan.

Internal event: Electrical Day

Did you know PROSE has electrical departments in both Italy and Austria?

The two sites came together for training days in the Valpolicella hills (Verona) to learn more about the new structure of the department and deep dive into its role in the overall PROSE strategy.

The days also contained training sessions in Brake Systems for non-mechanical engineers.

We are always looking for brilliant people to join. Check out our “Join us”-section to find out more.

PROSE supports you in the maintenance of bogies!

Supplier value chains and maintenance intervals entail a direct influence on both costs and availability of locomotives. One of the most critical systems for maintenance are the bogies, as they are safety-relevant and their components are subject to wear.

Digitalization, such as sensor technology, laser measurement technology, etc., allow a condition-based maintenance (CBM) approach for bogies. Major improvement of maintenance intervals by ECM2 become feasible. To ensure full responsibility, it is necessary to maintain a thorough risk management procedure, including a hazard log. Systematic methods for hazard classification facilitate the independent assessment by an AsBo.

PROSE with Armin Burth as expert offers consulting regarding possible extensions of maintenance intervals, supports the ECM in the implementation of the risk management procedure and accompanies the assessment process accordingly.

PROSE is committed to sustainable mobility! 

PROSE is taking part in the bike to work campaign again this year. Bike to work takes place every year from May to June. During this time, every kilometre on the bike counts – be it the ride to the office or the ride on home office days!

 

Alternative forms of operation for the Appenzellers Rack railways

Customer: INFRAS, Switzerland

End customer: Canton of Appenzell A.Rh. and St. Gallen

Project tasks

  • Actual state analysis and screening of the available information including inspection of the three railway lines
  • Description of the state of the art in the market
  • Investigation of Automation possibilities
  • Development of a cost and benefit analysis
  • Creation of a final report including evaluation and recommendation for all three railway

Our Approach

As a first step a state analysis and screening of the available information including inspection of the three railway lines was carried out. Then a target system architecture was described using state of the art available technology. Various automation possibilities were developed and assessed. On top a cost and benefit analysis was carried out. All findings were collected in the final report including evaluation and recommendation for all three railways.

Customer benefit

Thanks to PROSE’s structured approach INFRAS received a well-founded result from a broad diversified analysis of the technical possibilities and economic effects of automation of the railway operation of the three lines. During the project the client received an overview of the possibilities as well as of the current state of the art on the subject of automated and autonomous driving operation. PROSE therefore develops a concrete recommendation and the magnitude of the necessary investments in the introduction of automated railway operations.

 

 

Engineering project IC2020-fleet

Customer: SBB, Switzerland

Project tasks

  • Creation of technical concepts
  • Preparation of the technical procurement documents BöB/VöB
  • Technical evaluation of suppliers
  • Preparation of the technical documentation for the retrofit
  • Accompanying prototype production on site in Olten
  • Updating commissioning instructions
  • Updating maintenance documents
  • Support in the approval process
  • Creation and monitoring of weight management

Our Approach

In a first step PROSE investigated the measures identified by SBB in the study phase and worked out the concept. PROSE prepared the technical procurement documents, such as specifications, technical requirement catalogues and interface drawings. The offers submitted by the potential suppliers were technically evaluated by PROSE and adjusted in the course of the technical negotiations. In the detailing phase, the system to be delivered was integrated into the vehicle documentation in cooperation with the suppliers who were awarded the contract by SBB.

Customer benefit

An international team of specialists from 4 countries is involved in the project at PROSE. Due to the project organisation PROSE is close to the customer SBB and therefore part of the overall project team. The creation of the production documents was done directly in the IT environment of SBB.

 

Mid-life maintenance of PRIMA BB27000 and BB37000 locomotives

Customer: AKIEM, France

Project tasks

  • Definition of the operations to be carried out for the mid-life maintenance of PRIMA locomotives
  • Identification of ways to increase reliability
  • Treatment of component obsolescence
  • List of changes that can be implemented in mid-life operation
  • Solutions for a hardware refresh
  • Definition of the industrialization process for mid-life
  • Analysis of the risks associated with the residual life of the equipment

Our Approach

PROSE has developed a high level of expertise in the PRIMA-E locomotive type, maintenance definition and reliability growth action plan.

Customer benefit

Thanks to its expertise in the field of rolling stock, over the entire life cycle, PROSE can offer its best services to accompany its customer through all the stages of the life of its locomotives.

Modernisation of 135 Interregio coaches for operator Flixtrain

Customer: Talbot Services GmbH, Germany

Project tasks

  • Creation of mechanical conversion
  • Preparation of circuit diagrams
  • Adaptation of air conditioning concept
  • Integration of new toilets
  • Integration of luggage racks
  • Certification support
  • Certification calculations
  • Mass management
  • Fire protection
  • Strength analysis

Our Approach

The Arkimbz, WRmbz, ABimdz, Bimdz and Bimz wagons were modernized, in following phases: starting-, initial-, planning, production- and execution phase. Finally the type test phase concluded the work.

Customer benefit

As a strategic engineering partner, PROSE was already able to convince the customer Flixtrain in the offer phase. When it came to the engineering work, you could rely on the skills of PROSE and thus focus on the conversion of the vehicles.

 

Technical documentation in the SJ X2000 refurbishment project

Customer: SJ AB, Sweden

Project tasks

  • Technical documentation
  • Translation
  • Coordination
  • Verification

Our Approach

PROSE contributed to the project by assisting in creation of new technical documents for the refurbished train fleet, as well as with translation, coordination, and internal review. Around 400 documents have been created for the project, and subsequently reviewed by the customer. PROSE’s team of technical writers contributed to update, and create new system manuals, maintenance manuals, spare parts catalogues, troubleshooting guides, diagnostic data sheets (DDS lists), component sheet, training documentation, etc.

Customer benefit

PROSE supported ABB and Stadler in the creation and translation of new technical documentation for SJ. The documentation was created in the office, combined with work in the depot, to make sure every product/function was clearly described. This helps operators to understand the updated products and systems, ensures correct use of the products and guarantees safety in maintenance work.

Refurbishment of X2000 class high speed trains

Customer: Stadler, Sweden

Project tasks

  • ​Overall project management
  • Electrical and mechanical engineering of the interior
  • RAMS
  • Approval management
  • Technical documentation

Our approach

During the tendering phase PROSE acts as consultant for Stadler. In the project, PROSE is responsible for technical project management, electrical and mechanical engineering, approval and RAMS. PROSE will also provide technical documentation services.

Customer benefit

Our customer benefits from PROSE’s great expertise in X2000 trains, as part of our team was already involved in the last modernisation 10 years ago. In addition, thanks to the modernisation, passengers will enjoy a completely new travel experience on board Sweden’s fastest trains – with new interiors, new seats and more efficient lighting. The availability of the trains will also be improved. The result is a train set that passengers will experience as completely new.

 

Audit of an ERTMS onboard system

Customer: Banedanmark (BDK), Denmark

Project tasks

  • Performance of the audit of the onboard projects of the Danish Signaling Program for the readiness for fitment
  • Assessment of the preparation for the installation phase of the vehicles in relation to:
    – Planning of the installation
    – Installation design
    – Prototype installation
    – Approval process
    – Assessment of different design issues

Our Approach

PROSE’s team of experts carried out this audit in less than three months; the audit covered the supplier Alstom, four railway operators, the national safety authority (Trafikstyrelsen), G-ISA and Banedanmark.

Customer benefit

Thanks to PROSE’s independent recommendations, our customer was able to optimize the current technical performance and to reduce the known risks.

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