Interesting facts about the railway industry
We provide information about current developments at Merz RailServices, projects with railway operators and workshops, as well as technical topics relating to rail vehicles, availability, maintenance, data management and spare parts management.
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Material requirements planning based on bills of materials and maintenance schedules for trains
Read More: Materialbedarfsplanung auf Basis von Stücklisten und Wartungsplanungen bei ZügenMaterials requirements planning in the rail vehicle sector is one of the most complex disciplines within maintenance logistics. Trains are made up of thousands of components, each with varying wear rates…
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The Future of Component Maintenance
Read More: Die Zukunft der Komponenten‑InstandhaltungHow maintenance strategies are changing, using the example of HVAC systems in rail transport 1. Introduction: Why component maintenance is at a turning point The…
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The biggest efficiency losses in workshops and how mobile external service reduces them
Read More: Die größten Effizienzverluste in Werkstätten und wie mobiler externer Service sie reduziertIntroduction: Why workshops are under particular pressure today Rail vehicle maintenance is in a phase of extraordinary complexity. Vehicles are technically...
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Why throughput times in component maintenance determine vehicle availability
Read More: Warum Durchlaufzeiten bei der Komponenteninstandhaltung über die Fahrzeugverfügbarkeit entscheidenWhen discussing the repair and overhaul of railway vehicle components, the first thing people often talk about is technology or price. Topics such as which...
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External technical service in rail vehicle maintenance
Read More: Externer technischer Service in der SchienenfahrzeuginstandhaltungWhy specialisation is a key lever for availability, risk and profitability today 1 Executive Summary Management principle: External technical service is...
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Shortage of skilled labour in rail vehicle maintenance?
Read More: Fachkräftemangel in der Schienenfahrzeugwartung?How Merz RailServices reliably secures capacities despite bottlenecks The shortage of skilled labour is no longer an abstract future scenario, but an operational reality...
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How material shortages of spare parts affect vehicle availability
Read More: Wie Materialengpässe von Ersatzteilen sich auf die Fahrzeugverfügbarkeit auswirkenIn rail vehicle maintenance, timely access to spare parts is crucial for the operational capability of entire fleets. Even the absence of a single spare part number...
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Company certificate category A1 in accordance with the F-Gas Regulation
Read More: Unternehmenszertifikat Kategorie A1 gemäß F-Gase-VerordnungWe have received the company certificate category A1. This certificate is awarded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions...
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Merry Christmas – Start phase completed, looking ahead
Read More: Frohe Weihnachten – Startphase abgeschlossen, Blick nach vorneSince Merz RailServices was founded in October, the focus has deliberately been on internal development work. Processes, structures and the service portfolio...
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Welcome to Merz RailServices GmbH
Read More: Herzlich Willkommen bei Merz RailServices GmbHIn this article, we would like to introduce ourselves and provide an insight into why Merz RailServices was founded and what the company does...