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Mechan key partner for Metrolink expansion S
heffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan,
is celebrating after securing additional orders for the Manchester MetroLink expansion project.
Mechan is supplying two automated sand filling systems to Manchester Metrolink as part of a major investment expanding the city’s tram network.
The first of the two innovative sand systems has been installed in a new depot being built at Trafford Bar on the Altrincham line to the south of Manchester, whilst the second will be housed at MetroLink’s existing Queen’s Road depot.
The new systems will enable the stocks of sand held onboard trams to be replenished
by just one operator via an ergonomically designed nozzle, similar to those used to refuel a car. This eliminates the spills, waste and health and safety issues associated with traditional sand filling methods and reduces the time and labour needed to carry out the procedure.
Mechan has also been commissioned to supply additional depot maintenance equipment for the Queens Road site, including four new 10-tonne jacks, workstands and bogie stacking frames.
“The company is also making modifications to the existing bogie press to facilitate more accurate positioning and additional load cells. In addition, Mechan has just received an order to supply a further eight new 10-tonne
lifting jacks for the new Trafford Bar depot.
Mechan’s managing director, Richard Carr, said: “Sand filling systems are a relatively new addition to our product portfolio and we are very excited to have secured an order for two, so soon after introducing them to the UK market.
“The systems offer a much improved alternative to traditional sand filling methods and will be a valuable addition to the Manchester Metrolink extension.”
Philip Purdy, GMPTE’s MetroLink director, said: “We’re
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pleased to have been able to take this step, especially as we have been able to appoint a local supplier.
“The new systems will enable our sand filling processes to become more efficient. Installing new systems, such as this, in time for the new lines coming into operation will stand us in good stead long into the future.”
Manchester Metrolink is adding several new lines to its network and introducing a fleet of new trams. Work is almost complete on the Trafford Bar depot which covers the size of 10 football pitches.
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