{"id":200110,"date":"2025-04-14T20:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=176519"},"modified":"2025-04-14T20:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:23:00","slug":"chiltern-railways-extends-hvac-maintenance-deal-with-knorr-bremse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=200110","title":{"rendered":"Chiltern Railways Extends HVAC Maintenance Deal with Knorr-Bremse"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK), under the Merak brand, has secured an extension of its HVAC repairs, spares and on-site support maintenance contract with Chiltern Railways for a further five years.<\/p>\n

The contract cements the existing long-term relationship between Chiltern Railways and Knorr-Bremse developed over the last decade. Initially focussed on supporting KBRS (UK) Class 168 HVAC systems, this agreement now encompasses all HVAC systems installed on the Chiltern fleet.<\/p>\n

Paul Battams, Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd Business Development Manager, said: \u201cThis is great news for Knorr-Bremse. This contract solidifies our position as the unrivalled market leader for the supply of HVAC overhaul, repairs and spare parts and proves our commitment to long-standing customers. It also highlights our ability to work on HVAC systems produced by various manufacturers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

HVAC is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning fitted to the trains. The work sees Knorr-Bremse responsible for 358 HVAC systems across Chiltern Railways\u2019 Class 165 and Class 168 diesel multiple units as well as the operator\u2019s \u2018Silver Set\u2019 Mk 3 coaches and driving van trailers. Under the contract, Knorr-Bremse will work with other maintenance providers such as Arriva TrainCare, which works with Chiltern Railways. <\/p>\n

Knorr-Bremse is conducting the overhaul work at their state of the art HVAC facility in Calne, Wiltshire, supported by a dedicated on-site repair team at Chiltern Railways\u2019 Aylesbury depot. <\/p>\n

Phil Andrews, Head of Engineering Commercial at Chiltern Railways, said: \u201cWe are delighted to have renewed our partnership with Knorr-Bremse. This is a well-established relationship put in place for the maintenance and repair of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems fitted to our trains which<\/em> <\/em>are crucial for our customers\u2019 travel experience.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

If you would like to know more about HVAC overhaul, repairs, spares and modernisation within Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) for your HVAC systems, please visit: https:\/\/www.merak-hvac.com\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jolene Knight (fitter\/tester) and Gary Davis (assembler) carry out maintenance on an HVAC system from a Chiltern Railways Class 168 diesel multiple unit at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems\u2019 HVAC facility in Calne, Wiltshire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Image credit: Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK)<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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