Author: Livia In-Albon

New maintenance equipment? New rolling stock? New tasks? Does the new fit into your existing workshop? PROSE can make sure that everything fits together in your maintenance workshop! 

Workshops have often developed over time and have fixed, moving and mobile structures. It is almost impossible to capture this complexity in a 3D CAD model. It is therefore difficult to check whether new fleets, tools, platforms, etc. fit into the existing workshop.  

PROSE uses the HoloLens 2, a mixed reality headset, to check directly in the workshop whether new (not yet existing) elements match the elements already installed. These are the advantages:  

• Simple verification without building a prototype
• Risk reduction when introducing new fleets, key points can be analysed before the vehicle is built. This enables optimum preparation of the workshop
• Optimisation of custom-made equipment in the existing workshop before the design process is completed  
• 1:1 reality check on site with the staff to check whether the new equipment fulfil the requirements for fast and efficient maintenance 

Can we support you with our expertise in rolling stock maintenance and mixed reality? Get in touch with us: https://prose.one/contact/

PROSE had the honour to present its latest White Paper at the IHRUS Congress in Lucerne, Switzerland.  

After the topic of “Asset Management of the Day After Tomorrow” gained broad acceptance in the rail industry in 2022, a White Paper on “Rolling Stock Maintenance of the Day After Tomorrow” was produced in 2023. Collaborating with futurist Dr. Joël Luc Cachelin, we explored disruptive changes in our industry, shedding light on the revolutionary future of rolling stock maintenance. 

PROSE cordially invites you to a joint discussion of our final conclusions on rolling stock maintenance in 2050. We also look forward to supporting your company in the specific implementation of the next steps. 

Keep reading to see why PROSE is the right solution provider for you:

• With a steadfast commitment to precision and innovation, we create mechanical designs that ensure the feasibility of your vehicle’s concept design. Making sure your project is not just innovative but also practical.
• From new vehicle developments to modernising bogie, car body, and interior design in refurbishment projects, we provide seamless system integration that ensures optimal performance.
• Our 3D models and renderings bring your ideas to life, turning concepts into concrete reality.
• Our detailed documentation streamlines procurement and manufacturing ensuring a smooth path from design to execution.

Check out our new reference: https://prose.one/mechanical-design-and-system-integration/

Contact us today and shape the future of railway engineering together with us: https://prose.one/contact/

PROSE has participated in the 2nd Railway Noise Research Forum at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute in Rüschlikon two weeks ago. 

The event delved into the future of railway noise, merging technical insights and political perspectives with experts from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. It was an invaluable opportunity for researchers and industry professionals to foster networks, sparking collaborations for a quieter railway system.  

We are grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas and shape the mobility of tomorrow together! Do you want to shape tomorrow’s mobility together with PROSE? Then get in touch with us. 

Watch the video on our LinkedIn post from 1:17 and see what Stefan Bühler says about the event.
Further information can be found on their website.

As a partner of Arlington Fleet France (AFF), we are supporting with the developments in the “Le Grand Tour” luxury cruise train project in France.

Project Overview:

LeGrandTour aims to redefine opulence in rail travel, offering a one-week immersive journey through the picturesque landscapes of France. This Belle Époque train is taking shape thanks to the expertise of our partner AFF. It features 11 meticulously renovated coaches, with spacious and well-equipped cabins, and spectacular bar and restaurant cars.

Refurbishment Excellence:

The works carried out by AFF combines the introduction of innovative systems with the respect of the train’s original maintenance plan, in order to ensure a safe and seamless travel experience.

PROSE’s Role:

In the first phase, we formalized the data from the train’s previous operations, which were crucial to the creation of the new maintenance plan. In a second phase, we are redacting the maintenance plan and the maintenance documentation file, ensuring compliance with homologation requirements on the French network.

Collaborative Success:

Collaboration is key, and our partnership with AFF demonstrates this principle. Together, we weave a tale of luxury, reliability and excellence in rail travel.

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Curious to know more about our contributions to transformational rail projects? Connect with PROSE to stay updated on our exciting ventures!

Here comes the fourth use case of the PROSE inside series within our service engineering capabilities: Condition Monitoring

The monitoring of various critical parameters, such as load, temperature, vibration, damping etc. gives an overview regarding the bogie and wheelset condition. Sensor technology is rapidly developing and reliable measurement, same goes for data transmission, storage and analytics is all no longer a major cost factor. Once the sensors are installed on the vehicle, data is continuously collected by IoT and analyzed by data science and algorithms. In case of abnormalities, preventive actions can be taken. This improves safety and serves as foundation for maintenance optimisation.

PROSE has been involved in multiple conceptual developments for condition monitoring involving different vehicle types.

Armin Burth says: “Condition monitoring increases safety and serves as foundation for maintenance optimisation.”

We can be your solution provider. Let us know if you need condition monitoring of a vehicle.

Get inspired by https://prose.one/let-your-fleet-run/or contact Armin Burth (armin.burth@prose.one) directly.

How can noise and wear be reduced to a maximum? With sensor technology and artificial intelligence (AI)!

As part of the research project funded by the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) with PROSE, BERNMOBIL, LeanBI AG and Parametric SDS for a demand-oriented railhead conditioning, the first tests were currently scheduled.  

Watch the video to see PROSE employee Felix Saur logging the experiments with the HoloLens.

PROSE can be your solution provider. Contact us today.

Here comes the third use case of the PROSE inside series within our service engineering capabilities: Reengineering

Reengineering of components and spare parts helps to reduce fleet maintenance costs. Parts that have to be replaced during the overhaul often result in high procurement costs. Obsolescence of spare parts can impact the fleet availability. Reengineering of components requires knowledge about design, structural calculation as well as railway standards and certification issues.

PROSE has long term experience in reengineering parts and components for bogies and rail vehicles.

Armin Burth says: “Reengineering of components and spare parts reduces maintenance costs.”

Let us know if you need to reengineer parts or components and are interested in developing repair solutions.

Get inspired by https://prose.one/let-your-fleet-run/  or contact Armin Burth (armin.burth@prose.one) directly.