Maintenance of the New Measurement Train (NMT)

Tender description

The New Measurement Train (NMT) is a high-profile asset to Network Rail’s Infrastructure Monitoring (IM) fleet. The NMT covers high mileage and the busiest segments of track. The NMT delivers data required to meet and maintain compliance of predominantly cat 1a and 1 track where the NMT primarily operates. The Services require maintenance of the NMT, which is comprised of 9 rail vehicles usually made up into an operational consist of Class 43 Power Cars, and Mk3 Trailer Cars. The Services are for the NMT maintenance and the provision of the NMT technicians. The Services includes heavy maintenance, light maintenance, and cleaning of the NMT. Maintenance schedules shall include weekly, per period and every two periods maintenance, as well as assisting the separate maintainer of the QL3 and QL4 MTU engine overhauls. The technicians will be responsible for overnight service exams, responding to fault and acting as a technical rider on the service. More details can be found in the Technical Workscope and supporting documents.