Global expertise … Local capability
Vossloh is the world ’ s leading supplier of slab track solutions and has over 130 years of experience in manufacturing track components . Slab track is the preferred solution for low maintenance which is necessary today with ever increasing demands on railway networks . Vossloh ’ s expertise is being recognised in Australia and relied upon for signature projects .
Slab track — Urban transport
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with Precast Plinth is now widely regarded as the preferred slab
GCLR with Vossloh System 300 UTS on precast plinth .
The Gold Coast Light Rail project ( GCLR ) adopted a range of slab track solutions from Vossloh . The 300-series fastening together
track solution for elevated track . It combines the benefits of track accuracy , quick & easy construction and low cost . Where possible Vossloh recommends the use of precast for slab track to minimise on-site works and maximise the quality of track .
Slab track — Heavy haul The demands on the rail infrastructure at container ports are extreme , not only for loading conditions of the cranes but also due to the marine environment exposure and corrosion risk . Vossloh specialises in such extreme conditions and has developed a new heavy-haul generation of a fastening system dedicated to the special requirements of rail-mounted container traffic : the system DFF 30 HH . Now in both Port Brisbane and Sydney ‘ s Port Botany , these fastening systems are successfully in use .
Newcastle Coal Freight Line and System DFF 304 with IVES precast slab System DFF30HH with in-situ plinth slab at Port Botany & Port of Brisbane
Vossloh has partnered with Rhomberg Rail to develop a low cost and versatile slab track system that can be fully installed in a matter of days . This provides an innovative slab track construction approach for the most demanding application .
Queensland NGRS project in Wulkuraka and System W 21 with pedestal mounting on slab
Slab track — Suburban & freight rail In Queensland , again the preferred solution on slab track was Vossloh . System W21 is usually found in ballasted track . But with elastomeric rail pads can also be adapted as an economical slab track fastening .
Vossloh is proud to be associated with the Level Crossing Removal Project – Caulfield to Dandenong . This is a world class project relying on Vossloh global expertise and local capability .
Melbourne ‘ Skyrail ’ project with System 300-1 & precast plinth slab