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Training on the use of the hydraulic simulator
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Practical training on the vehicle of the fifth generation

Vancouver‘s Next Generation of SkyTrains

With around 2.6 million inhabitants, Vancouver is Canada‘s third-largest city and its population continues to grow at an enormous rate. SkyTrains form the backbone of mass transit in the metropolis and are being continuously modernized and expanded.  By Claudius Kipp

The third generation (MK III) of SkyTrains is equipped with hydraulic brakes supplied by HANNING & KAHL, and the 40 newest vehicles of the fifth generation (MK V) will also be equipped with our hydraulic brakes and shall soon be available in Vancouver. The author is not quite sure why there is no fourth generation. 

Towards the end of March 2024, first training workshops took place with car builder Alstom, operator British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) and HANNING & KAHL at the main depot in Vancouver. At this time, one vehicle of the fifth generation was already available for training purposes. The technical data of the new SkyTrains is impressive. Like older generations, the five-part vehicle is also a driverless system moved by linear drive. With a total length of almost 80 metres per car, the new vehicles can transport up to 672 passengers, which means 25% more capacity than the older models.

As part of a two-day training workshop, BCRTC maintenance staff were introduced to the comprehensive technology of the hydraulic brake. The training program covered regular maintenance work and trouble-shooting. Participants were assisted by HANNING & KAHL’s designated testing and service equipment. They also learned how to work with HANNING & KAHL‘s diagnostic system. By taking a look inside devices like the compact pressure generators of type HZY, the participants became familiar with the different internal components. 

HANNING & KAHL’s training team consisted of staff from Germany and the USA. 

We would like to say a hearty thank-you for the trust placed in us and the excellent cooperation of all involved.  Further training activities are planned.