28.04.16
First rail milling train in UK to be used in Crossrail maintenance
The first rail milling train in the UK will be used to support Crossrail developments after Linsinger won a £12m contract.
The model MG31 train will be delivered in spring 2018 and will be located at the Plumstead infrastructure maintenance depot in south east London.
It will support maintenance in the Crossrail tunnels by restoring rail head geometry in order to reduce long-term wear of rails and wheels.
The train is 48m long, with a maximum axle load of 20 tonnes. It can travel at 80kmph and mill at 3m every minute.
It features a 12 cylinder, 4 stroke diesel engine with 1125 bhp, CBTC signalling to allow operational hours running between sites, and a suction system to ensure that milling chips or grinding dust are not left on the track and is built for low greenhouse gas emissions.
(Image c. Crossrail Ltd)