LaserTrain quickly removes contaminants with precision, reducing rail slippage and wear. This leads to a reduction in safety incidents related to slip-slide and signalling. Less frequent wheel-rail maintenance and disruptions due to track closures, delays and cancellations improve train scheduling and operations.

The effect of laser cleaning is more precise and longer lasting than traditional methods like water jetting. LaserTrain has no need to use chemicals or abrasive materials, and it’s damage free method works in sub-zero conditions where water is ineffective. It delivers fast, no-contact operations which reduces line closures and needs no trackside workers, enhancing overall rail safety and service.

Traditional methods often require frequent maintenance, use of chemicals and other added products and manual labour leading to higher ongoing costs. LaserTrain’s precise cleaning reduces the frequency of maintenance and operational disruptions, offering greater value in the long run. The LaserTrain delivers maximum cost efficiency, with the total cost per mile decreasing as more miles are cleaned. This is due to most of the costs being fixed up front for hardware.

ROI depends on the size and needs of your network, but many clients see significant savings in maintenance costs and operational efficiency within the first 1-2 years. Over the product’s lifespan, the savings typically exceed the initial investment.

Our real-world case studies and performance metrics from rail operators show significant improvements in safety, maintenance efficiency, and operational costs since implementing LaserTrain. In 2023, Metro-North Rail road received the APTA Gold Award for Rail Safety after successfully implementing LaserTrain cleaning during peak hours at 100 km/h.

LaserTrain's impact can be assessed through improved traction, a reduction in slip-slide incidents and delay times, enhanced braking distances and a decrease in train wheel maintenance costs over time.

We understand that adopting new technology can raise concerns. LaserTrain's proven track record, successful trials, and positive impacts on operational efficiency offer reassurance to rail operators considering its adoption. Explore our case studies and resources or contact us for more information.