Five years after the installation of the first two high-speed turnouts on the Czech railway network, DT – Výhybkárna a strojírna has concluded its trial operation. According to the manufacturer, the goal of the testing was to demonstrate the reliability of the product.

These are the first turnouts in the Czech Republic that allow trains to pass through the diverging route at speeds of up to 160 km/h. In the straight direction, they are designed for speeds of up to 350 km/h, though such speeds cannot be tested under current conditions in the Czech Republic. The turnouts are installed in Prosenice.

The trial operation was conducted under real-world conditions, supervised by a research and development team. Throughout the process, experts carefully monitored the technical condition of the equipment. “We can confirm that they performed well even under extreme weather conditions. The results confirm the high technical standard and reliability of this solution. We are now preparing the final technical report and will apply to Správa železnic (the Railway Administration) for approval for regular use on the Czech rail network,” said Marek Smolka, CEO of DT – Výhybkárna a strojírna.

Approval is expected to open the door for broader use of the product on busy railway sections as well as on future high-speed rail lines. “This project represents a significant step not only towards higher speeds on Czech railways, but above all towards more reliable and smoother railway operations,” Smolka added.

Source: https://www.zdopravy.cz/
Author: CzechTrade Australia