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    Product Description

    Rail operators and maintenance teams usually need a second vehicle to validate electrical and mechanical coupling functions, e.g. for dual-traction mode  or communication during commissioning and maintenance activities. Coordinating additional rolling stock can increase costs, extend maintenance windows, and impact vehicle availability.

    TwinTrain-Traction eliminates this requirement through advanced electronic and mechanical simulation of a coupled rail vehicle. The system reproduces the interfaces and signals normally provided by a second train, enabling technicians to perform comprehensive functional testing using a single vehicle.

    Designed for a multitude of rail applications, TwinTrain-Traction supports dual-traction mode testing, including electronic and mechanical coupling validation, through an intuitive software interface. Built on our proven UTMS.neXt architecture, the solution provides a future-ready platform that helps operators streamline maintenance activities, reduce operational costs, and improve fleet availability

    Key Benefits

    • Improved operational efficiency

    • Reduced costs and resource requirements

    • Enhanced reliability and availability

    • Faster testing, maintenance or deployment activities

    • Long-term technology scalability

    Application Areas

    Features / What You Need To Know

    • Simulates coupled-vehicle interfaces electronically and mechanically
    • Supports functional verification of traction and coupling systems 
    • Reduces test preparation complexity

    • Operated through a user-friendly software interface
    • Supports testing directly at the coupling
    • Can be controlled remotely from a transport trolley
    • Simplifies maintenance workflows
    • Enables efficient field deployment

    • Shortens maintenance cycles
    • Performs multiple traction and coupling tests from a single platform 
    • Supports field diagnostics and troubleshooting 

    • Based on proven UTMS.neXt software platform
    • Designed for long-term platform availability
    • Future-proof investment for fleet operators by supporting evolving maintenance requirements
    Technical Specifications
    Prodct Type

    Electronic coupled vehicle simulation system

    Primary Application

    Maintenance & commissioning

    Platform

    UTMS.neXt

    Control Interface

    Tablet-based operation

    Deployment

    Vehicle-side or transport trolley

    Vehicle-Side Streetcars & mainline rail vehicles
    Coupling Signals TCN, WTB, ETB, Ethernet/TRDP
    Discrete Signals 24V, 36V, 110V
    Passenger Information System Support Yes
    Audio Signal testing Yes
    Retrofit Capability Yes
    Additional Vehicle Required No

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    Reduce maintenance time, simplify commissioning, and improve testing efficiency with TwinTrain-Traction. Eliminate the need for a second vehicle while performing reliable traction and coupling system validation across your rail fleet.