“Working in the remote Scottish Highlands we have very few access points. Sometimes 15 miles away from the work. We utilise the R2R 4×4 which allows us to do our boundary and vegetation inspections far quicker and far safer.”
Off Track Supervisor, West Highlands Line
Network Rail
R2R 4×4 Specifications
- 9C Road/Rail Vehicle: sub 3.5-tonne 4-wheel drive
- Compact Aquarius Electro-Hydraulic Rail-Gear: Proven on rail infrastructure since 1999, with push-button actuation from the cab
- Track Access: Can travel, work, and operate on-track under live Overhead Line Equipment (OLE)
- Payload: Up to 1,000kg on road, up to 1,450kg on rail
- Carries up to 11 people
- Speed: Maximum speeds on rail:
- 20mph on Plain Line
- 15mph when reversing with clear line of sight (otherwise 3mph)
- 5mph on Switches & Crossings
- 10mph while towing/propelling
- Track Compatibility: Can travel over guard and check rail. Approved to work on Any Line Open and isolated 3rd Rail Conductor Lines
- Track Gradient & Cant:
- Maximum 150mm track cant for on/off tracking
- Maximum 200mm track cant while working on track
- Maximum track gradient: 1:25
- Lighting & Visibility: 6 LED work lights (2 front, 2 side, 2 rear) and lighting under the vehicle. Many R2R 4x4s are fitted with 360-degree cameras for enhanced visibility, alongside an HD reversing camera with a screen in the cab
Benefits of Our R2R 4×4 Vehicles
- Improved health and safety: removing the need to walk on track or push a trolley and reducing manual handling & MSD risk
- Reduced logistics: No need for additional low loader transport to site or pre-planned delivery management simply drive directly to track under live OLE
- An efficient solution: Delivering maintenance teams & equipment quickly from the depot to the track work site with easy on and off tracking
- Increased productivity: No need to push equipment up track, transport equipment in the R2R 4×4 at a rail speed of 20mph. Maximising your limited possession time
For additional payload the R2R 4×4 is compatible with:
- The Load Tray Extension (LTE)
- R2R Trailer with or without: R2R Trailer Crane Attachment; R2R Welfare
When towing a trailer:
- For Road: GCW (Gross Combined Weight) * (GTW Gross Train Weight/GTM Gross Train Weight) 7000kg
- On Rail: Can tow one Aquarius R2R Trailer at 4100kg (GLW) ; or two at a maximum combined GLW 7000kg
Hire Information
- For Hire on a Self-Drive (Dry Hire) basis or with Operator (& Machine Controller) on a shift hire basis
- For Network Rail customers this is available to order via the COOM system
- The R2R 4×4 is available for hire with a variety of attachments
- Call us on 01765 635 021 or email us on [email protected] to hire or for more information
