Discussions held between representatives from "AK ŽDYA" and Ulan-Bator's railway on matters concerning locomotive repairs
Yakutia Railways and Mongolian Railways Collaborate on Locomotive Repairs
In a significant development for both railways, a meeting took place on August 3 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, between representatives of Joint Stock Company "Yakutia Railways" and Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC. The focus of the meeting was on locomotive repairs, specifically the technology of repairing traction electric motors in current and medium scope.
Alexander Chuprov, deputy head of the locomotive service for repairs at AO "AK "YDY", was present at the meeting. He stated that repairing traction electric motors at the Aldan station locomotive depot will be beneficial. Bymbadordzh Bavuugarid, head of the repair department of the traction service, and Enkhmand Bymbajav, deputy head of the locomotive depot for repairs at Ulaanbaatar Railway JSC, were also present.
The meeting marked a step towards cooperation in the field of locomotive repairs. Discussed during the meeting was the repair of traction electric motors of the ED-118 and ED-133 series in current and medium repair scope. This issue is an important development direction for Yakutia Railways, relevant in connection with the planned opening of the electric motor shop. Partially reducing the need for services from external organizations is a goal of repairing traction electric motors at the Aldan station locomotive depot.
The repairing of traction electric motors at the Aldan station locomotive depot is seen as a means to improve the company's capabilities. Repairing these motors at the depot is expected to extend the service life of the electric motors, especially for the TPR-3 and SR scopes. However, the current publicly available search results do not contain specific information about the status or future development direction of repair technology for ED-118 and ED-133 traction electric motors used in Yakutia Railways, nor about how these repair technologies affect the service life extension of these electric motors.
From general knowledge, traction electric motor repair technology development typically focuses on improving diagnostics, modular repairs, use of advanced materials, and automation in the repair process. These advancements can significantly extend electric motor service life by enhancing reliability, reducing downtime, and enabling more precise maintenance. Without specific data on Yakutia Railways and the particular ED-118 and ED-133 models, the exact state and plans for these repairs remain unknown.
Mongolian Railways representatives were invited to Yakutia, to the Aldan station locomotive depot, for an experience exchange following the meeting. The meeting between Yakutia Railways and Mongolian Railways is a positive step towards cooperation in the field of locomotive repairs, and it is hoped that this collaboration will lead to further advancements in this area. If you seek detailed and current insights on Yakutia Railways’ electric motor repair technologies or planned upgrades, consulting technical reports, industry documents, or contacting relevant railway technical departments may be necessary.
