01-03-2013, 04:38 PM
Strukton wins contract for monorail vehicles in Kuala Lumpur
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Strukton Rolling Stock is to supply traction inverters for new Kuala Lumpur monorail vehicles. Strukton has won the contract for the inverters from monorail manufacturer Scomi Rail. The existing KL Monorail line connects major sights in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Its growing success leads to the need for new and modern vehicles with additional capacity.
Strukton Rolling Stock will deliver 72 traction inverters for the 12 new monorail vehicles. These state-of-the art lightweight and powerful traction inverters will make the motor performance powerful and energy-saving.
Scomi Rail has been highly successful in the monorail market, which is rapidly expanding. Fast growing emerging cities are looking for alternatives for conventional metro systems. These alternatives should be cheaper and easier & faster to build. Scomi Rail has chosen Strukton as its new traction supplier due to its experience and track record with similar vehicles like the VAL metro trains. Strukton has a strong position in the field of powerful and lightweight inverters. The low weight of the inverters was a decisive factor for Scomi Rail to select the Strukton inverters. The inverters will deliver up to 220 kW each at a weight of less than 120 kg.
The deliveries will commence at the end of February 2012. Strukton Rolling Stock and Scomi Rail look forward to a lasting and successful relationship.