Case Study - DBSO Conversion for Northern Ireland Railway

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Background

This conversion was conducted for Northern Ireland Rail with the customer requirements of providing a DBSO with driver controls standardised with the controls in a CL 111 locomotive.

Business objective

to increase operational efficiency.

Scope of work

  • “Re-bogied” to suit NI track gauge
  • Refurbished Saloon area ~ seating, tables and floors
  • Full driving cab re-design – enlarged, with desk, power control, lighting/heating & driving controls replaced
  • Addition of Auto-Couplers
  • Buffer & drawgear modifications
  • Interior & exterior re-paint & livery
  • Installation of AWS & TPWS ~ train safety systems
  • Data recording OTMR
  • All air-brake components were made compatible with CL 111 braking systems. Full overhaul of existing braking equipment was carried out.