Pandrol, a global provider of rail fastening systems, has secured a contract in China to manufacture fastening systems for the Shanxi Jingshen Railway Company.
The deal will see Pandrol manufacture FC-16 fastenings to cover 232km of track between Menghua and Central China. In total the project involves almost 880,000 fastening rail sets.
The Pandrol FASTCLIP FC-16 fastening is designed for use on ballasted track and is engineered to allow for easy maintenance.
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Pandrol’s managing director for China Zhou Gang said: “We successfully secured this project due to our proven technology and global experience in heavy haul fastening systems.
“Our expertise as an innovative solutions provider means that not only have we supplied high-quality products, but were also able to offer pre-assembly, mechanised installation and auto inspection.”
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