Planned repairs and modernisation

Planned repairs (RR and RG), service-life documentation, adaptations to modern requirements and modernisation options for electric and diesel locomotives.

SCRL Brașov specialises in maintenance and repair of traction rolling stock, holding certification under EU Directive 798/2016 for the maintenance function. The company provides services for SNTFC, CFR Călători SA and other rail operators that own traction rolling stock. More than 40 years of experience in the field.

Planned repairs – RR and RG

Electric locomotives: LE 5100 kW (series 400, 410 and 420 or EA, EA1 and EA2); LE 3400 kW (series 430 and 440 or EC and EC1); modernised LE 5100 kW (series 450); modernised LE 3400 kW (series 460); thyristorised LE 3400 kW (series 461); thyristorised LE 5100 kW (series 470 and 473); under certification – LE 5100 kW with asynchronous motors (series 481 and 482 or LEMA and ELASMO); LE 3400 kW with asynchronous motors (series 483 or LEMA4000); battery LE (series 492) for shunting. Diesel locomotives: LDE 2100 CP (series 600, 610 or DA and DA1).

  • Documentation to extend or grant a new service life
  • Adaptations to modern operating requirements
Modernisation options for electric locomotives

Modernisation is essential given that a large share of rolling stock is over 30 years old. Main modernisation directions:

  • Digitalisation and automation — modern control and diagnostic systems; real-time monitoring of parameters
  • Energy efficiency — modernisation of traction systems; reduced energy consumption
  • Enhanced safety — modern protection systems; upgrades to braking and control systems
  • Comfort and ergonomics — driver’s cab modernisation; digital operating interfaces
  • Higher reliability — replacement of obsolete equipment; longer intervals between repairs
Conclusion

RR and RG repairs combined with modernisation solutions offer an efficient, sustainable way to extend the service life of electric locomotives. Technical expertise and existing infrastructure support complex work aligned with today’s rail transport requirements.

Homologation certificates
No.:1
Repair section:

Industrial activity

Homologation certificate:

Seria OT Nr 413/2010

Issue date: 23.12.2010

Reference documents:

ST 26/2010

Valid until:

22.12.2015

Field of activity:

RR and RG overhaul for LE Co-Co 5100 kW

No.:2
Repair section:

Industrial activity

Homologation certificate:

Seria OT Nr 414/2010

Issue date: 23.12.2010

Reference documents:

ST 26/2010

Valid until:

22.12.2015

Field of activity:

RR and RG overhaul for LE Bo-Bo 3400 kW

Important information
  • Locomotives can be modernised or left as-built by SCRL Brașov according to customer requirements.
  • SCRL offers flexibility to carry out repair work using parts and materials supplied by the client.
  • Heavy overhauls (RR, RG) are performed at the Industrial Activity Section in Brașov and cover the full range of capital repairs for the sub-assemblies of these locomotive types.
  • SCRL Brașov can also perform capital repairs on other locomotive types.
  • For further details, please contact SCRL Brașov.