Choosing the
right shunting concept
right shunting concept
Shunting concepts for rail sidings
The cost-effective and efficient loading and shunting of general cargo, bulk goods, liquids, and gases plays a crucial role in today’s internal logistics processes. All operations must be carried out reliably and on time, while complying with the latest safety regulations and standards.
Cost-effective shunting processes at the rail siding
However, intelligent logistics processes are required to transport goods and merchandise economically from point A to point B within a company or to transfer them to the rail system.
This includes cost-effective shunting operations at freight yards, ports, and maintenance depots to ensure smooth operations there.
Challenges at the rail siding
At rail sidings, there are numerous challenges that we repeatedly encounter and must resolve. These include, for example, the fact that track layouts often include switches, gradients, and curves.
At the same time, railcars must not only be positioned correctly for loading but also shunted over long distances. Environmental conditions are often very harsh as well, caused by high dust levels or extreme weather conditions. Nevertheless, high availability must be ensured and maintenance costs kept low.
Additional challenges in rail sidings:
Lack of space: In-plant rail sidings are often located in confined areas with limited space for shunting maneuvers. This requires precise shunting procedures to prevent collisions and accidents.
Time pressure: In many facilities, there is significant time pressure to avoid disrupting production or transport operations. This requires efficient and rapid work without compromising safety.
Diversity: On-site facilities often use a variety of railcars. This requires flexibility and expertise in the preliminary planning of operations and the selection of technology.
Concepts and Drive Technologies
Efficient and reliable shunting processes are a key component of modern industrial and logistics sites. This is precisely where our solutions come into play. We offer a wide range of shunting solutions that are individually tailored to our customers’ requirements. These include high-performance shunting vehicles, flexible cable-hauling systems, and versatile rail-road vehicles for combined use on both road and rail.
This portfolio is complemented by various drive technologies that can be specifically selected depending on the application scenario. Whether proven diesel drives, emission-free electric drives, cable-tethered systems, or hybrid solutions—each technology offers specific advantages in terms of performance, availability, sustainability, and infrastructure.
Our goal is to develop the right combination of shunting concept and drive technology for every application. This results in tailor-made solutions that are not only economical but also future-proof.
