Lifetime extension & improvements for railways

If you are looking for a complete refurbishment, overhaul, or modernization for Siemens Mobility rail vehicles, we have the right solution for you. On request, we also take care of vehicles from other manufacturers.

To bring your rolling stock up to date, we offer specifically designed packages and retrofits tailored to your needs. This includes the upgrading, overhaul, or renovation of indoor and outdoor car bodies as well as bogies, drivelines (drivetrain), and other vehicle systems or components. From expanding passenger capacity, improving ergonomics, and retrofitting assistance systems to data transmission and obsolescence solutions – our vehicle upgrades cover it all. For example, also the improvement of your vehicle’s accessibility and comfort, measures for an image-enhancing appearance indoors and outdoors, or the retrofitting of air conditioning and electronic information systems.

What is the state of health of your rolling stock components? We will find the answer for you with an accurate lifetime analysis based on a wide range of examinations of oil, grease, bearings, winding, mechanical components, geared parts, and rubber metal elements. The resulting reliable insights enable the evaluation of the remaining component life and provide decision support for appropriate maintenance and improvement/upgrade measures, scope, and timing. 

In addition, with our component upgrades you’ll benefit from an extended lifetime of your components, longer maintenance intervals, and a minimized risk of obsolescence. Tailor-made services upgrade your components to the latest state of the art. We modernize and optimize both components from Siemens Mobility as well as from third-party manufacturers and extend their lifetime through measures such as the use of hybrid bearings, re-impregnation of windings, or the adaptation of the gear geometry. For bogies, we can also offer lifetime extensions for structural components or help with occurring problems – even with regard to third-party products.

Do you want or need to improve single trains or your entire fleet in the areas of availability and operation, comfort and convenience for passengers and operating personnel, communication, energy saving, or driver assistance?

With our upgrade solutions you can choose from a wide range of modifications and extensions for existing rail vehicles to keep your fleet up-to-date and attractive. All safeguarded by the extensive knowledge of our experienced experts from vehicle development and maintenance. Our vehicle platform and component experts will support you in finding the optimal upgrade solution for your vehicles and carrying out the modernization.