Putting Visions On Track

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1 Putting Visions On Track

2 Moving Forward for 100 Years

3 The roots of Vossloh Rail Vehicles reach back to the very beginnings of the railways and ever since we have been moving forward in the best interests of our customers. Here are some of the milestones along our route: In 1891, a metalworker entrepreneur from Valencia founded Talleres Devis, the origin of today's plant. By 1929, now under the name of Construcciones Devis, the Valencian workshop had positioned itself in the front line of railway product manufacturers. Its achievements were most notable in the field of freight car repairs and it entered a phase of industrial expansion that made it a national name. The merger in 1947 with the Catalonian company Material para Ferrocarril y Construcciones gave birth to MACOSA (Material y Construcciones SA) and it was during this period that the Company specialized in the manufacture of rolling stock was the year it moved to its modern plant in Albuixech. Throughout this long period more than one thousand locomotives of all types steam, dieselelectric, electric and shunters plus other rolling stock items and components such as trams, metros, diesel engines and electric motors, freight cars and thousands of bogies have left the plant for destinations throughout the world. On March 31, 2005, Vossloh AG, one of the leading companies in the rail sector completed its acquisition of the engineering and production facilities, which, because of its high level of technology and the experience of its employees, has established itself as a leader in the diesel-electric locomotive segment. The parent company is a global player in the rail technology markets. Founded in 1888, it has grown steadily to reach a commanding position in its key international sectors.

4 We are a leading European developer and manufacturer of locomotives and passenger trains. Closely linked with the industrial history of railways and with the benefit of more than a century of experience, we have made it our business to put visionary solutions on track. In doing so, we focus on intelligent transport networks comprising high-performance locomotives, new vehicle concepts and comprehensive maintenance services. 2

5 This exciting mixture of superlative technology and Mediterranean flair often gives rise to unique results. Vossloh Rail Vehicles blends engineering and design to create a perfect symbiosis. As a result, our Valencia site produces state-of-the-art, smart and stylish locomotives and passenger trains that put our customers on track for economic success. 3

6 Research our response to mobility challenges Vossloh Rail Vehicles has one of the finest Engineering and Development Centers in Spain specialized in rail transport technology. Its aim is to become the leading developer of rolling stock in Spain and in other selected markets by contributing to Vossloh AG's foremost position through a quality-driven strategy. This strategy aims at offering innovative and competitive products in line with the technical, social and environmental expectations and demands of the 21 st century. Imagination, innovation, insight: cutting-edge vision coupled with analytic precision give rise to new ideas and vehicle concepts whose cost-efficiency and flexibility set standards. In order to proactively promote this process, we have set up a totally new organization model based on research and engineering. The Research Center is busy designing the sort of products required for the 21st century and, in doing so, emphasizes respect for the environment and responsibility to society. 4

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8 Vossloh Rail Vehicles employs more than 100 researchers, engineers and technicians who have at their disposal the most advanced IT equipment with applications that cover all aspects of computerassisted design, engineering and manufacture, FEM calculations and dynamic simulations as well as testing, vibration- and noise-monitoring software. Vossloh Rail Vehicles is aware that R&D work can no longer be the fruit of individual efforts and this is why it has concluded collaboration agreements with universities and research institutes, with the aim of preparing new designs and solutions based on the latest technologies as well as improving the day-today properties of existing products. 6

9 Sustainable development, among the benchmarks of modern society, is an integral component of the corporate culture prevailing at Vossloh Rail Vehicles. Accordingly, its R&D efforts aim at designing and developing products whose impact on society are carefully weighed according to a variety of parameters. Products that - use zero- or reduced-emission high-efficiency engines, motors, power systems and electrical equipment; - promote freight transport with multi-talented locomotives homologated in a variety of European countries; - feature information and communication technologies for enhancing transport safety, security, and efficiency. 7

10 State-of-the-art production facilities and processes Locomotives and urban public transport vehicles are complex systems as such. High-grade materials, durable mechanical components as well as reliable electronics all have to harmonize to form a perfectly matched whole. The competence of our staff combined with our technical equipment and facilities ensure the necessary smooth interaction between engineering and production to give birth to customized products that precisely suit customer requirements. Locomotive and railcar shops These are three adjoining buildings: the first for building the chassis, the second for assembling and welding the body shells with tooling adaptable to the different vehicle sizes and formats and finally, the finishing shop that is set out in a linear flow with a annual production capacity of 150 vehicles. Each workstation has within easy reach all the materials and tooling necessary for the jobs assigned to it including the wiring, assembly and installation of switchgear cabinets and instrument panels. ERP management system As a major production facility, Vossloh Rail Vehicles employs a management system for planning its resources. This ERP, which is applied in an SAP R/3 environment, integrates the plant's departments and functions by responding to the specific needs of each stage of production. The plant itself occupies a full 200,000 m 2. Test shop The assembly buildings are linked to the paint and static test shops which have pits and tracks for the three gauges used in Spain, 1000, 1,435 and 1,688 mm (metric, UIC, and RENFE) and overhead lines with 750 V DC; 1,500 V DC; 3,000 V DC; and 25,000 V AC. Test track The facilities have 3 km of trackage, again with the same variety of gauges and overhead lines, suitable for performing dynamic tests on the diesel and electric units prior to regular service. The tracks link up with the Spanish mainline network in Massalfassar and from there onward to the seaports of Sagunto and Valencia. 8

11 c mpetence Bogie plant With its sophisticated logistics and total layout integration, this plant (annual capacity 600 bogies) is among the most flexible and competitive in the industry. It is equipped with robotic welders, CNC units and 3D-testing machines as well as X-ray, sand-blasting and painting facilities plus a welding stress relief kiln. Welder training school The school provides training in all manual and semiautomatic MIG and MAG welding techniques; it has 12 welding cabins and facilities for classroom training. In fact, within the autonomous region of Valencia it is among the most committed training providers for this trade. 9

12 All for total customer satisfaction Vossloh Rail Vehicles has a commitment to directing its activities toward customer satisfaction, undertaking to continually improve its products and services, delivering value for money from highperformance products available at shorter lead times. The Company as such, the employees individually and together, are dedicated to principles of total quality and continuous improvement and to maintain these, the best possible resources are provided. Quality Management hat-trick The Quality Department has three areas: Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Quality. Quality Engineering is responsible for documentation, drawing up project quality and control plans, recording ISO 9001 compliance, the calibration and metrology laboratory, internal and process audits. 10

13 Supplier Quality staff inspect incoming materials for compliance with agreed quality and performance specifications while at Manufacturing Quality the emphasis is on our own products in their journey through manufacture. The Quality department has the equipment and personnel to carry out nondestructive tests such as radiological, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant), a 200-channel extensometer for tests on vehicle bodies or bogie chassis, as well as all the usual equipment for metrological controls and testing parameters such as paint and noise levels. 11

14 New concepts, new perspectives Our Engineering Center has a commitment to innovation. State-of-the-art technology and optimum quality characterize the whole range of products developed and produced at the Valencia plant. Market leader in Spain and exporter to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Algeria, Egypt, Brazil, South Africa and other countries, Vossloh Rail Vehicles has a lineup that includes: Locomotives - Diesel-electric passenger locomotives - Diesel-electric freight locomotives - Shunting locomotives - Dual locomotives - Electric locomotives - Locomotive bogies Passenger haulage vehicles - Regional /commuter trains - Metro vehicles - Train-trams - Trams - Vehicle bogies Services - Locomotives - Trains 12

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16 Commuting without having to change vehicles As the leading supplier in the autonomous region of Valencia, Vossloh Rail Vehicles has designed Spain s first train-tram a greener, more flexible, faster, and more efficient mode of transport. 14

17 The train-tram is an articulated light rail vehicle that functions as a tram within the city and a train between the cities. Bi-directional, it will run above ground and underground. The big advantage for commuter travel is that there is no need to change vehicles. Hence, journey times are that very much shorter. With its smart, stylish design, this highly functional and comfortable vehicle is one of Vossloh s solutions for enhanced sustainability and promoting passenger rail transport. 15

18 Tramlink the new family of modular Vossloh trams Tramlink benefits from Vossloh s expertise in developing passenger vehicles, the Group s track record of designing, assembling and building complete vehicles, as well as from the high level of technological know-how in the development of heavy-duty bogies that ensure not only the best possible performance but also optimum ride comfort for passengers and drivers alike. Tramlink family Tramlink is a family of custom-tailored low-floor, extendable trams for metric or UIC gauge tracks, consisting of multi-articulated 3-, 5- or 7-car units with a total length of 21 up to 46 m. The trams can be supplied in body widths of 2.3, 2.4 or 2.65 m. The new Tramlink features the latest technology combined with great ride comfort, a novel bogie design, and a high-strength structure. Durability The Tramlink family has been designed for maximum service life at minimum maintenance cost. The high elastic limit of the absolutely noncorrosive bodywork fully meets all European standards on stress and force resistance, fatigue strength and crashworthiness. 16

19 Negotiability Thanks to its design, the Tramlink can satisfy the most exacting present and future requirements including the ability to negotiate even narrow bends, steep slopes, irregular line layouts, etc. Comfort Inside the tram, passengers can pass from one car to the next freely and at the same level thanks to bellow joints and articulated railings since any relative movement between the cars is thus compensated, enabling passengers to walk comfortably and safely through the aisle. Moreover, the new concept permits up to 16 seats to be installed in the area above the bogies. 17

20 More power for more productivity Power is more than just kilowatts. It s the cost-efficiency benefits that extra power can give customers. With this in mind, we develop powerful locomotives designed to allow economical, multifunctional cross-border operation. EURO4000 Europe's most powerful diesel-electric locomotive: the EURO4000 The EURO 4000 diesel-electric from Vossloh Rail Vehicles is Europe s most powerful diesel-electric locomotive. With its high tractive force it can haul all types of trains faster than any other diesel-electric locomotive. Designed for pan-european operation, it adapts easily to various rail networks and is fully prepared for ERTMS, the European Rail Traffic Management System. The noise and emission levels comply with European standards. EURO3000 More competitive passenger transport with a 200 km/h locomotive With this Bo-Bo diesel locomotive for high-speed passenger trains and 22.5 t/axle loads on Iberian and international gauges, rail travel becomes even more attractive: high-speed connections and no time-consuming vehicle changes. The unit also complies with UIC 518 regarding track strain, safety, and performance quality; according to ENV it ranks in the comfort category. Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), the world s largest manufacturer of diesel engines, builds the 16-cylinder, V-type engine, which develops 3,178 kw. 18

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22 EURODUAL Electric and Diesel-electric powered locomotive Even if the general tendency is to have a higher degree of electrification, still many industrial areas, yards, lines to mining or timber loading terminals and secondary lines as feeder of main rail corridors, are non-electrified lines. Vossloh Rail Vehicles has developed dual-mode locomotives that are able to run both on a pantograph and with a diesel drive. A real dual-mode locomotive Powerful locomotive able to run up to 200km/h (freight version up to 120km/h): - From 700 kw up to 2800kW in diesel mode - Up to 6000kW in electrical mode. Able for different power supply voltage with ABB traction. Operational flexibility and transport costs reduction One locomotive, instead of two, to run on any type of lines, electrified or not. Environmental friendly Better global energy consumption efficiency by using the most suitable energy source. EURODUAL takes advance of both types of traction: the flexibility of the diesel locomotives and the lower energy costs and no-pollution of the electric ones. Based on existing EURO4000 and EUROLIGHT locomotive platforms Benefits from the existing solutions and equipment already developed and in use in Vossloh s existing locomotives, as the bodyshell, bogies (CoCo and BoBo configurations), cab design or braking system. 20

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25 Light Locomotive Platform The EUROLIGHT is the diesel-electric locomotive designed by Vossloh Rail Vehicles for markets where low axle loads are a must and ample power is appreciated. Thanks to its reduced weight, the EUROLIGHT is able to run on secondary lines with less traffic than primary, allowing operators to save time and money by avoiding the constraints imposed by primary line operation. A newcomer to Vossloh s EURO family Capitalizing on experience gained from the EURO family to date, Vossloh has come up with the EUROLIGHT diesel-electric AC-AC locomotive with reduced axle load in compliance with the latest EU regulations and driver requirements. It features components and assemblies already installed in its EURO 3000 and 4000 cousins as well as ABB traction components. Green and safe Ready for IIIB emission compliance, with SCR and DPF systems to reduce pollution Best power-weight ratio The platform design strategy adopted for the EUROLIGHT allows the operator a choice between different engines. Thanks to Vossloh s extensive experience in the engineering of lightweight diesel locomotives, the EUROLIGHT offers the best powerweight ratio: rated up to 2800 kw and with a range of axle load between 15 and 20 t. Universal locomotive The EUROLIGHT is designed for different mixed applications: - Passenger version: 160 km/h (up to 200 km/h on customer request) - Freight version: 120 km/h Vossloh integrated efficiency systems To accompany its locomotives and LRVs, Vossloh Rail Vehicles has developed a series of tools that help operators to improve their overall operational efficiency as well as to reduce emissions. Vossloh efficiency systems are part and parcel of the new EUROLIGHT. DAS: improving energy efficiency Vossloh s DAS assists the driver in maximizing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. EFITREN: we can only save what is measurable The EFITREN system performs real-time measurements of locomotive energy consumption for initiating energy-saving options. TWC: expert system to improve operation - maintenance - driver assistance - wireless communications - locomotive GPS Start/Stop system 23

26 Services-Daily partner committed to your success Vossloh Rail Vehicles, besides supplying safe and reliable locomotives and passenger rail vehicles, offers a comprehensive services portfolio to support rail operators to achieve their goals in terms of commercial operations. Our team builds long-term partnerships, firmly based on local operations, by responding with qualified staff and tailor-made solutions for our customers operational and technical requirements. Holistic understanding of Service Important criteria when making rolling stock investments is the availability and reliability throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle and the possibility of repeatedly lowering energy consumption. Such considerations are just as critical as the acquisition price or the performance. Our experience as manufacturers and our in-depth knowledge of the rolling stock together with the work in close collaboration with our customers ensure the optimization of operator s long-term investments and their satisfaction. 24

27 Flexible and comprehensive services portfolio Since 2007, Vossloh Rail Vehicles implements a range of customized services on locomotives and LRVs. Service scope includes from full maintenance to spare parts management; from daily Start-up to complete overhauls, refurbishing and modernization of the vehicles; from the training and technical support to on-track assistance. If you have the resources required to maintain your rolling stock in-house or you wish to partially or totally outsource this activity, Vossloh Rail Vehicles and its subsidiary ERION, have the required skills to guarantee efficient and available fleets every day. Technology Efficiency systems The innovative on-board tools developed by Vossloh Rail Vehicles offer the perfect solution for operators to improve their performance. - Energy-saving solutions: On-board systems as EFITREN, DAS or START/STOP assist the drivers during operations to drive more efficiently reducing energy consumption and emissions. - TWC is our expert system to improve operations and fleet management. A real-time location, control and diagnosis system that continuously gathers data from the vehicle for later analysis. The use of this information with predictive and preventive maintenance significantly increases fleet availability. TWC also establishes remote communication and records position via GPS. 25

28 Shouldering responsibility for the future In the wake of globalization and the need to transport increasing numbers of people and ever larger volumes of freight, mobility now plays a crucial role in modern society. But can this task be mastered with present-day national and international mass mobility strategies? We are convinced that intelligent rail transport constitutes the long-term and, above all, sustainable solution. Among the modes of transportation, rail is superior in slowing down the greenhouse effect, sparing our natural resources and upgrading our quality of life. In the field of public transport above all urban our metro or train-tram solutions are making inner cities more attractive by lowering the level of noise pollution, reducing endless traffic jams and the number of traffic accidents and therefore curbing the collateral economic damage. In the field of freight transport, our locomotives already use only a quarter (on average) of the energy swallowed by a truck. As a result of our joint efforts with universities to develop innovative solutions, the advantages of rail transport will be even more evident in the near future, both with regard to its cost-efficiency and its impact on the environment 26

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30 Vossloh at a glance The various operations of Vossloh s Rail Infrastructure and Transportation divisions are parented by Vossloh AG. Although centrally coordinated, the individual companies operate flexibly and independently of each other. Vossloh AG Rail Infrastructure division Transportation division Vossloh Fastening Systems Vossloh Cogifer Vossloh Rail Services Vossloh Locomotives Vossloh Rail Vehicles Vossloh Kiepe Rail Infrastructure division This division bundles our rail infrastructure products and services. It has three business units: The rail fasteners developed by Vossloh Fastening Systems ensure safe rail traffic in over 65 countries. Vossloh Cogifer commands a foremost international position in the market for advanced engineered rail switches. Vossloh Rail Services provides a complete package of rail services including, in particular, rail welding and preventive maintenance plus the related complex logistics. Transportation division This division builds locomotives, (sub)urban trains, and manufactures electrical components for a variety of LRVs. It has three business units: Vossloh Locomotives and Vossloh Rail Vehicles are the leading European providers of diesel locomotives, including comprehensive customer services, as well as state-of-the-art (sub)urban trains for the most diverse applications. Vossloh Kiepe develops and produces key electrical components and systems for LRVs. Vossloh España, S.A. Polígono Industrial del Mediterráneo Mitxera n Albuixech (Valencia) España