Infrabel has extended its collaboration with Lineas to address the infrastructure needs in the South-East region, particularly in Liège, for the upcoming year. This partnership highlights Lineas’ active role in promoting modal shift and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of rail transport in the Liège region. The contract is set for one year, with the option for annual extensions over a three-year period. The contract includes various options necessary for the seamless functioning of rail transport in the South-East region.
These options encompass:
- Work trains for infrastructure projects on catenaries and tracks,
- Sandite trains for applying anti-slip gel to break up smooth layers of compressed leaves on rails,
- Anti-frost trains for spraying anti-frost products on catenaries.
Lineas will provide locomotives, train drivers, and personnel for both in-service and out-of-service tracks for each of these operations. The expertise of Lineas’ WorkTrainDrivers team will ensure the efficient and uninterrupted execution of these crucial infrastructure tasks.
By participating in this project to support rail infrastructure operations, Lineas continues to contribute to the development of rail transport, promoting environmental sustainability and easing road congestion.
Bernard Gustin, CEO of Lineas, expressed the company’s honor in being chosen again as Infrabel’s partner for critical rail infrastructure works in Liège. He emphasized Lineas’ commitment to providing flexible, high-quality solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Belgian rail network. Lineas brings extensive experience to these services, having supported Infrabel with its work trains for many years.
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