Successful tests of DECEL's braking system at a marshalling yard in Kazakhstan

A complete system for heavy freight wagons

The yard is located next to a large steelworks and handles very heavy freight wagons every day, with high demands on safety, reliability and precision. As part of the yard's modernisation, DECEL supplied a complete system:

• spiral retarders in the track
• a compressor plant
• a yard control system
• installation and commissioning on site

Results after a year in service

Tests were carried out under real operating conditions to confirm that the system meets the operator's requirements. The results show stable, reliable operation, and the yard has gained better control over its shunting processes.

From brake shoes to automated braking

The yard still relies heavily on the traditional method of placing brake shoes (skids) on the rail to control wagon speed. The method is labour intensive and puts staff close to rolling wagons, which carries significant safety risks. With DECEL's automated braking system, the risk of injury to staff and damage to goods and infrastructure is reduced. Read how retarders work.

Less wear and lower maintenance costs

Controlled braking gives smoother shunting, fewer hard impacts between wagons and less mechanical wear on wagons, rails and other yard equipment. Over time this lowers maintenance costs.

A milestone in Central Asia

The project is an important milestone in DECEL's growth in Central Asia. Investment in rail infrastructure in the region is increasing, and the need for modern, safe and efficient shunting technology is growing fast. Read also: DECEL at the EU Global Gateway summit in Brussels.

Testing under real operating conditions is essential to demonstrate how our systems perform. The results from the yard in Kazakhstan confirm that our technology works very well even in demanding environments with extremely heavy traffic. We see Central Asia as a strategically important market, and this project is an important step in our continued expansion.
Niklas Hörnell, CEO, DECEL

The project is carried out in close cooperation with local partners and customers. The positive results create good conditions for further installations in the region.