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ELP’s Focus on the Future: Bogie Overhaul as a Strategic Priority

In Szolnok, Hungary, Stadler operates one of three European competence centers for the overhaul of bogies. For European Loc Pool (ELP), this site is a key element of the company’s long-term strategy, as the Co’Co’ bogies of the EuroDual and Euro9000 fleets are comprehensively overhauled and prepared for further operation here.

Close coordination between ELP and the competence center in Szolnok ensures that the highest quality standards are maintained and that overhauls are carried out efficiently, regardless of location. This enables ELP to guarantee the long-term reliable availability of its locomotive fleet both in the context of scheduled major overhauls and in the event of unforeseen incidents such as accidents.

ELP places particular focus on the motor bogies of its locomotives. These key components support the weight of the car body, ensure precise track guidance and stability, and at the same time secure ride comfort. Through systematic overhaul, ELP ensures that modern suspension systems, traction transmission, and braking systems continue to deliver their full performance over the long term.

With the expected growth in the demand for overhauls of modern locomotives, Szolnok will play an increasingly important role for ELP in the future. To meet these rising requirements, ELP actively supports the expansion of capacities and the continuous optimization of processes at the competence center. The objective is fast, flexible, and sustainable handling of overhauls thereby consistently ensuring the highest quality for ELP’s customers.