HRT 260, the new MERMEC Group Hi-rail vehicle for measuring services

Ankara, Turkey - HRT 260 is the brand new hi-rail vehicle that the MERMEC Group can provide together with manpower and expertise to perform track and catenary inspection services.

HRT (High Track Rail) 260 is a 5 variable gauge (950mm, 1000mm, 1435mm, 1520mm, 1668mm), multi-system integrated recording vehicle which will be operative starting from 2009.

HRT 260 is equipped with the following measuring systems: Track Geometry, Rail Profile, Rail Corrugation, Track Surface Inspection & Measurement, Overhead Line Geometry & Wire Wear.

Main characteristics:

• Full load capacity: 26 ton
• Power: 265 kW
• Total length: 11.88 m
• Max speed on rails: 80 km/h
• Emissions: Euro 5
• Minimum radius within curves: 17 m (typical of tramway)
• Traction: hydrostatic, independent from the road one