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Point machines

Electro hydraulic point machines for every turnout

Versatile, Safe, Secure & Reliable in operation

Electro-hydraulic point machine for external lock

Hitachi Rail electro-hydraulic point machines have proven their superior benefits in comparison to conventional electro-mechanical systems by offering higher level of reliability, availability and durability.

Point machine L700H

Point machine L700H

for external lock

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Point machine L710H

Point machine L710H

with internal lock

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Point machine L826H

Point machine L826H

for external lock, with variable stroke

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Simple architecture

Easy installation

Suitable for left and right hand installation

Robust

The most reliable point machines currently on the market

Available versions:

  • Dust and water resistant
  • Fully sealed and encapsulated housing

Reliability champion

Hydraulic systems

Virtually maintenance free

Proven

More than 40,000 point machines in mainline and urban rail

More than 25 countries have chosen Hitachi Rail point machines

Infrastructure and operating costs

Our point machines are the ultimate cost-effective solutions renowned for their

reliability and

low life-cycle costs

they can be used economically by all rail operators worldwide for every type of turnout

CAPEX

Highly durable, high-quality components with a long service life

More than 1 million throwing movements before machine overhaul

OPEX

Substantially less number of moving parts than electro-mechanical systems

Virtually maintenance free

No mechanical parts need to be replaced

No readjustments required

Versatile

Hitachi Rail point machines are compatible with most turnout geometry and interlocking

ideal for main line and urban rail

Successful cases for any application:

  • low speed turnout
  • high speed turnout
  • derailer

Training

Know-how transfer scalable to any investment policy.

Rail Academy trains:

  • engineering staff
  • installation and maintenance staff
  • subject matter experts and trainers
 
 
 

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