The summer and autumn have been a busy period for Railcare’s transport business. Alongside its regular transport assignments, the business has carried out a record number of contract transports at various locations across Sweden. Among other things, these assignments have included providing traction for track renewal machines, ballast cleaners and ballast trains.
Contract transports place high demands on planning, vehicles and drivers. The work is often carried out within limited track possession times, and the transports have to be planned around the different stages of each project. The high level of activity across this year’s projects has meant many trains, a lot of work and a good deal of planning to make everything come together.
“There’s been a lot to do and at times it’s been challenging, but above all it’s been great fun. When several track renewals are under way at the same time, it takes both good cooperation and a great deal of flexibility. We can look back on an intense period in which the work has gone very well, thanks to our committed colleagues across the whole business,” says Torbjörn Larsson, Head of Business Area at Railcare Transport.
After a summer and autumn of high activity, parts of the fleet are now entering a quieter period. This gives the team time to go over the locomotives thoroughly and carry out the maintenance needed ahead of upcoming assignments.
“Vehicles that have been working hard also need a bit of care. Now we have the chance to go through them properly and make sure they’re ready for the next assignment,” Torbjörn Larsson concludes.
