Maintenance pit for railway equipment

A railway pit adapted to the sector's constraints

The maintenance of railway equipment – locomotives, wagons, metro or tram trainsets – requires specific infrastructure adapted to the sector's requirements. Railway maintenance pit allows technicians to easily access components located under vehicles, thereby optimising maintenance and repair work.

At Xpertive^®, we design and install prefabricated steel pits, designed to meet the needs of railway workshops. Secure, robust, and compliant with current standards, our pits facilitate the maintenance of rolling stock while improving Operator productivity and safety.

The railway workshops have to contend with vehicles that Great length and very high weight, requiring suitable infrastructure. Unlike lifting platforms or more complex installations, the maintenance pit offers Direct and secure access to technical areas located beneath the carriages.

Our septic tanks are designed to:

✔ To facilitate the maintenance and inspection of underbody components. (braking, bearings, electrical and hydraulic circuits)

✔ Optimise intervention time avoiding time-consuming manipulations

✔ Ensure operator safety thanks to suitable equipment

✔ Integrate with existing infrastructure thanks to a custom design

Our prefabricated septic tanks allow for Rapid deployment while ensuring maximum longevity, thanks to materials resistant to high mechanical and environmental stresses.

A pit suitable for all types of rail vehicles:

• Suitable for all types of vehicles operating on railway lines (train, tram, wagon, locomotive, TGV etc.), our pre-fabricated pits are factory-equipped and ready to receive your rails.
• A bespoke design which allows us to adapt to all your technical specificities. We adapt, among other things, to the track gauge according to the type of train used in your country.
• Our maintenance pits are designed as standard to withstand a load of 25 tonnes per axle and can, upon your request, withstand higher tonnages.

What are the advantages from our prefabricated steel pit:

• The assurance of a perfect work tool Delivered fully equipped and ready to use LED lighting, grooved floor and non-slip stairs, integrated compressed air lines, pit edge jack rail, pit bottom ventilation, etc.
• A pit that will allow your teams to work in Optimal conditions for better productivity.

Comment secure your railway pit

Your pit can be secured with one of our pit protection systems:

1. seight and flexible version (PVC tarp)
2. soit en rigid version High-strength aluminium.

See all our solutions for securing your inspection pits

A pit Complies with standards in force

Trenches that comply with recommendations for comfort and safety at work, as well as for the environment.

• Waterproofing Guarantee

Your 100%-certified watertight workshop pit (with a wastewater collector at the bottom of the tank) to avoid any risk of soil pollution and potential groundwater rise.

• Major advantage: simple and fast installation of your rails

Our pits will be delivered to you with pre-tapped holes to the requested diameter, ready to accept the anchor bolts for your rails.

>> A significantly reduced exposure time Compared to a concrete block pit: you will simply need to bolt your rails to fix them with flags on each side of the pit.

Vyou will not have no drilling required in the slab no risk to fall into the reinforcing steel of the workshop floor

Why Invest in a railway pit Xpertive?

• An essential tool for railway maintenance

The reliability of railway infrastructure depends on regular maintenance operations. A dedicated pit provides a optimised work environment, allowing technicians to easily access the mechanical and electronic components under vehicles, while ensuring a Optimal working ergonomics.

• Safety and standards compliance

Our pits comply with the INRS safety standards R468 and R469, guaranteeing maximum operator protection. They integrate Ventilation and lighting systems ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment.

• Save time on your pit project:

1. Turnkey project management A project manager will oversee your entire construction site and ensure its perfect management, from contracting through to the handover of your fully equipped and ready-to-use septic tank.
2. Only one site meeting required: Your pit, civil engineering and network plans and detailed expectations will be sent to you in PDF and DWG format for perfect coordination with the various stakeholders.
3. Speed of execution Your fully equipped septic tank Installed in just 1 week!

• Benefit from numerous features for a high-performance rail pit

1. Safety equipment and options for improved ergonomics:

         -Inspection pit cover (PVC or aluminium) to prevent the risk of falls

         LED lighting for optimal working comfort

         Non-slip steel sole

         Secure access with non-slip treads

2.      Equipment and options for increased efficiency

         Compressed air networks for connection of pneumatic equipment

         - Electrical sockets for maintenance tools

Contact Xpertive for

A bespoke railway pit

Our prefabricated inspection pits are designed to adapting to the requirements of railway workshops and improve the productivity and safety of maintenance operations.

Contact Xpertive today

to obtain a quote and benefit from a reliable, compliant, and high-performing solution for your railway infrastructure.

Request your free quote for your Railway Pit