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January 21, 2025
Wheel crest steepness – what is it and how much does it cost Ukrainian car owners?
On 21.07.2024, 6 empty Ukrainian gondola cars derailed in Poland on the 1520 mm gauge section of the PKP LHS line on the Sendziszów - Kempie section, one of which was owned by EU-Trans LLC. On 31.12.2024, the investigation of this railway accident was completed.
According to the protocol of the investigation of the Polish Railway Commission, the cause of the derailment was the bad technical condition of one of the derailed wagons, in particular, the excess of the parameters Qr (crest steepness) and Og (crest height), i.e. more than 33 mm. In general, such an excess was recorded on 4 wagons out of 6, but no violations were found on the “EU-Trans” wagon. It was also noted that the root cause of this is the lack of the ability to check these parameters at the border when receiving wagons from Ukraine.
Since Ukraine and Poland have the same requirements for the crest height (cannot exceed 33 mm) and the concept of “crest steepness” exists only in EU countries and is not checked and controlled by Ukrzaliznytsia. Therefore, it is obvious that there is no uniform approach to determining the technical parameters of wheels and methods of their measurement. This means that any Ukrainian wagon, in the event of a railway accident in Poland or any other EU country, will most likely not meet certain parameters, and therefore will automatically be recognized as the “culprit” of the event.
We see it as right for Ukrzaliznytsia to pay attention to this problem, which is of a wide nature, to contact the Polish side and take measures to form a common approach and methods for controlling and checking the technical condition of wheels and to make changes to the instructions of the UZ.
In connection with the fact that Ukraine is heading towards the EU, we once again emphasize the need to bring the railway industry into line with the norms and requirements of the European Union.
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January 3, 2025
Work results of EU-Trans LLC in 2024
✔ since March, together with our partners, we have launched the
transportation of wood chips in route trains in our own wagons to Romania and also used such
a service of Ukrzaliznytsia as a stepped route for the first time;
✔ in May, we evacuated 2 of our own wagons that were blocked
in the front-line region by cars and completed the modernization of our own timber flat car into
a fitting flat car;
✔ used our own timber flat cars to transport timber for the needs
of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
✔ provided our own gondola cars for loading in front-line regions;
✔ in September, we visited the world's largest international
exhibition of transport technologies "InnoTrans 2024" and conducted an analysis of the
objects and technologies presented at it, which you can read about on our website;
✔ in the 4th quarter, the geography of transportation in our
owned fitting platforms changed somewhat, a new direction with a destination in Germany was added.
✔ in 2024, EU-Trans repaired 170 of its own wagons (44% of
the fleet) in planned (DR+ MRE) repairs, moreover, 46 of them (28%) with a complete replacement
of wheelsets with new ones. In particular, at the production facilities of our permanent
contractors, the following were repaired: 6 grain hoppers, 35 wood chip wagons, 3 timber
flat cars, 56 gondola wagons and 70 fitting platforms. 127 casting units were updated on
the wagons (37 spring beams + 90 side frames). Also, 93 wagons were repaired in a major
repair with an extension of the service life (MRE) and 77 wagons in depot repairs (DR).
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2025
Dear colleagues, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays and warm wishes from our entire team!
As Christmas approaches, we celebrate the spirit of collaboration and the progress we have made together. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.
May the new year bring even more achievements, growth and success together!
Author: Rail.insider
#speed
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December 6, 2024
Happy Armed Forces of Ukraine Day and Saint Nicholas Day!
On St. Nicholas Day, let's not forget those who do the impossible every day to keep our children
safe. They are true wizards who give us peace and hope, and heroes who work miracles.
Our defenders have incredible courage, willpower, and love for Ukraine.
They are ready to give everything to protect their country and their people.
We thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine for everything they do.
We thank them for our protection and peace. We thank them for hope and for our state.
We believe that thanks to the courage and indomitability of our soldiers, Ukraine will win.
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!
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Nowember 13, 2024
In 9 months of 2024, "EU-Trans" repaired 140 of its own wagons (36% of the fleet) in planned (DR+MRE) repairs, moreover - 38 of them (27%) with complete replacement of wheel pairs with new ones.
"EU-Trans" LLC continues to allocate significant funds for the maintenance and repair of its own wagons - the main production asset of the enterprise. In particular, 6 grain hoppers, 32 wood-chip wagons, 1 timber flat car, 39 gondola cars and 62 fitting flat-cars were repaired at the production facilities of our permanent contractors. 90 units of moldings were updated on the wagons (26 upper spring beams + 64 side frames). Also, 82 wagons were repaired in major repair with service life extension (MRE) and 58 wagons in depot repair (DR).
Written by Rail.insider
#wagon, #Order No. 647, #Extended wagons, #term of operation, #Court
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September 30, 2024
Representatives of "EU-Trans" LLC visited the international exhibition of transport technologies "InnoTrans 2024 - The Future of Mobility", which took place on September 24-27 in Berlin
At this exhibition, 2,926 companies from all over the world (including from Ukraine) either presented their latest developments in the transport industry or offered separate services related to various types of transport.
EU-Trans company at this exhibition, on the one hand, established communication
with its partners and counterparties, and on the other hand, established new contacts and acquaintances for possible future cooperation. Among other companies, EU-Trans also visited the stand of Ukrzaliznytsia.
Presentation:
Analysis of the exhibition and directions of railway industry development.
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August 23, 2024
The EU-Trans team sincerely congratulates everyone on the National Flag Day and Independence Day of Ukraine!
There is only one country in the world where breathing is easy and free,
the sun shines brighter and lilac blooms magnificently. This is the land of Our parents,
the land of Our childhood, where you always feel at home - Our Ukraine.
Happy Independence Day!
Accept sincere congratulations and words of support and love for our native country, charged with blue and yellow flowers, which each of us needs so much now!
The EU-Trans company, like many others, contributes to the independence of our country and brings Ukraine's victory over the aggressor closer. In particular, we provide transportation of lumber for military units to strengthen dugouts; we support enterprises from the frontline territories by providing them with transport services; we ensure the receipt of foreign exchange revenue to the state and others. Together we are a force! Forward to victory!
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August 22, 2024
EU-Trans provides its own timber flat cars for loading in the frontline regions
Despite the difficult conditions and constant shelling, the forestry farms of the Sumy Oblast continue to work, and "EU-TRANS" LLC helps them in this by providing their own wagons for transportation. Together to Victory! Glory to the Armed Forces!
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July 11, 2024
In 6 months of 2024, "EU-Trans" repaired 106 of its own wagons (28% of the fleet) in
scheduled (DR+KRP) repairs, moreover, 39 of them (37%) were completely replaced with
new wheelsets.
"EU-Trans" LLC continues to allocate significant funds for the maintenance and repair of
its own wagons - the main production asset of the enterprise. In particular, 6 grain hoppers,
32 wood chip cars, 30 gondola cars and 38 fitting platforms were repaired at the production
facilities of our permanent contractors. On the wagons, 57 units of moldings were updated
(17 upper spring beams + 40 side frames). Also, 66 wagons were repaired in overhaul
with service life extension (KRP) and 40 wagons in depot repair (DR).
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June 24, 2024
EU-Trans provides its own gondola cars for loading in the frontline regions
Despite the constant terror from the aggressor, the small and medium-sized businesses of Kharkiv region continue to work! "EU-TRANS" LLC is happy to provide its own wagons for transportation from this region. Unity is our strength! Together to Victory!
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June 11, 2024
EU-Trans is building partnerships with TransAnt and Dniprovagonmash
Wagons of a new generation for the transportation of scrap metal were presented in Austria, which is the latest development within the framework of the cooperation of the companies Logistik Service GmbH ( LogServ ), Voestalpine, TransANT and DB Cargo.
EU-Trans is also currently negotiating with the Austrian development company - TransAnt regarding the purchase of European platforms.
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May 30, 2024
EU-Trans transports lumber for
Armed Forces of Ukraine
EU-Trans uses its own timber trucks to transport timber to frontline areas for the needs of the AFU. Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!
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May 29, 2024
EU-Trans evacuates 2 of its own wagons from the front-line area by cars to carry out their repairs with the aim of returning to work
2 of our own wagons - a gondola car and a platform, at the time of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation, were undergoing scheduled repairs at Kharkiv Carriage Works LLC. All this time the plant was not working and there was no way to return the wagons. However, we finally managed to agree with the plant and organize the removal of these wagons and spare parts for them by cars. In the future, we plan to repair them at another car repair plant and return them to work to support the country's economy.
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May 20, 2024
Wood chip transportation routing: stepped route
EU-Trans, with the approval of Ukrzaliznytsia, for the first time used the service of accumulating wagons on the route (stepped route). In particular, on May 18, the 2nd such train left, a total of 26 trains have already been sent (16 in 2024 since the lifting of the ban on the transportation of wood from March 1).
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April 1, 2024
In the 1st quarter of 2024, EU-Trans repaired 63 of its own wagons
(16% of the fleet) in scheduled (depot and capital) repairs, moreover,
25 of them (40%) were completely replaced with new wheelsets.
Despite the difficult situation in the country, "EU-Trans" LLC not only continues to work,
but also allocates significant funds for the maintenance and repair of its own wagons.
In particular, at the production facilities of our permanent contractors
(both private plants and Ukrzaliznytsia depots): 3 grain hoppers, 32 wood chip cars,
6 semi-wagons and 22 fitting platforms were repaired.
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March 8, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS
Happy holiday of spring, beauty, tenderness and harmony!
May everything we hope for come true…
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March 6, 2024
On March 2, the 1st scheduled train in 2024 departed from Teteriv station, bound for Dorneshti station.
A train of 30 wagons (owned by EU-Trans + third-party wagons involved) was handed over to the Vadul-Syret/Dorneshti junction on March 5. The net travel time from the moment of registration to handing over was 3 days.
February 12, 2024
Photos of the loading of wood chips into the "EU-Trans" WOOD CHIP WAGON along the Cherkasy station
January 10, 2024
Author: Rail.insider / Intermodal transportation, UZ
Designed for transportation of large-capacity containers, equipped with specialized units for their fastening ("fitting stops")..
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