Modernization for additional years of operation

KIEPE is specialized in modernization and refurbishment of existing vehicles by implementing new traction electronic, on-board power system or electrical equipment. Our services range from simple cable refurbishment through partial equipment to complete project management.

Following the tight financial pressure of many transport companies, we developed different modernization concepts in cooperation with our customers. The refurbishment of existing vehicles extends the lifetime and enhances the travelling comfort and thus the attractiveness of the existing vehicles.The maintenance costs of the vehicles, and thus their overall life-cycle costs can be reduced considerably by the installation of modern traction and on-board power system supplies. Also the energy consumption of the vehicles can be reduced significantly by implementing efficient traction technology and static converters.

This reduced not only the carbon dioxide equivalent but also the energy costs.

Due to low energy costs, modern traction equipment depreciates already after about four to eight years, depending on the operation mode and infrastructure. This has already been verified by KIEPE in several projects already put into practice.

Let us convince you by setting up an economic efficiency calculation for your fleet. Please contact us!

Feasibility studies

• Vehicle assessment and measures
• Development of vehicle modernization concepts
• Development of modernization specifications
• Advice on the “buy or modernize” process

Modernization of traction equipment

• Replacement and integration of train control systems
• Replacement and integration of traction inverters
• Replacement and integration of complete traction systems (including traction containers)

Modernization of on-board power supply systems

• Convection-cooled on-board power converters
• Externally ventilated on-board converters

Modernization of TCMS according to EN50128

• Replacement of TCMS hardware and software
• Software modification (upgrade) of the Kiepe TCMS
• Driver assistance systems (non-safety-related systems / comfort systems)

Monitoring and diagnostic systems

• Drive/vehicle electrical system KFM

Electrical integration KE subsystems

• Circuit diagrams and delta circuit diagrams
• Assembly documentation
• Assembly instructions
• Commissioning instructions

Integration of third-party product subsystems

• Brakes
• PIS
• CCTV
• Compressor start-up module
• ATP

Vehicle testing

• System validation
• Regression testing
• Vehicle integration tests