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‘The approach we’ve agreed with TBM means it is able to operate as a self-contained team providing the necessary specialist support and labour to dismantle the toilet cubicle, undertake a heavy clean and take away components for an intensive clean and repairs, all during the first 12 hours of day one of the overhaul programme’
tank fully-licensed by the Environment Agency. This process is then repeated over a two to three hour period to ensure the toilet system is thoroughly cleaned. Said Hawker: ‘This method is proven
to remove even the most stubborn materials, such as limescale, that are the most common cause of clogged pipes, with results so far demonstrating a reduction in on-board blockages by as much as 60 to 70 per cent – unfortunately there isn’t quite a foolproof system that has been developed yet that can cope with some of the more ‘unusual’ man- made blockages. ‘Over the past few years we’ve seen everything from chicken bones, through
Tank, before
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to 15 metres of rope and a full diving suit stuffed down train toilets.’
A self-contained team The CET Tank and Pipe Cleaning Machine, and the firm’s wider expertise in servicing and maintaining CET systems, has been proving its worth on a major on-board toilet upgrade currently being carried out by Alstom Transport. Lee Kinsey, commercial and projects
manager for Alstom Transport, explained: ‘TBM Rail Group is a key component of Phase 1 of our Class 390 Pendolino toilet improvement plan being undertaken during the H3 overhaul of the original fleet of 52 Sets. The approach we’ve
agreed with TBM means it is able to operate as a self-contained team providing the necessary specialist support and labour to dismantle the toilet cubicle, undertake a heavy clean and take away components for an intensive clean and repairs, all during the first 12 hours of day one of the overhaul programme. ‘Additionally, TBM Rail Group has
worked closely with us to devise a number of toilet cubicle improvements – using material that TBM Rail is providing. This enables the H3 Project team to concentrate on other aspects of the programme, safe in the knowledge that TBM’s scope is being dealt with in a professional manner. ‘With 38 of the 52 Sets having already
been completed – without incident or problem – we remain confident that together the programme will be completed on-time.’
Flushed with success With TBM Rail Group flushed with success after such a positive reaction to its new CET Tank and Pipe Cleaning Machine, the firm is now pressing ahead with its plan to become the key supply chain partner for the rail industry. January saw the launch of a new joint venture with Danish company Glova Rail, a firm that manufacturers and supplies vacuum toilet systems to a wide range of rail operators across Europe, while a number of exciting product developments are in the pipeline, along with further expansion into servicing other areas of rolling stock. For further information call 0844 800 8577 or Email
enquiries@tbmrail.com www.tbmrail.com
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