Additional Training for Brake Maintainers: A Crucial Step Towards Specialization

This training has been specifically developed to introduce brake technicians, who were trained abroad, for example in Italy or France, according to their national regulations, to the VPI Guide. This introduction is necessary to qualify them to perform repairs on freight wagons for a variety of wagon owners who base their maintenance on the VPI-EMG.

Furthermore, the training has been expanded to serve as a regulatory training course with practice oriented modules for workshops. It is aimed at workshops that need to be trained to apply different regulations due to new directives or requirements from new customers.

Training Content and Guidelines

The training covers a range of specific regulations and guidelines that every freight wagon brake maintainer should be familiar with. These contents are essential to ensure that all relevant regulations are correctly applied.

• VPI-EMG 07: This regulation specifically addresses the maintenance of brakes on freight wagons and is often booked in combination with VPI-EMG 01, which covers the general maintenance of freight wagons.
• DB Guideline 900.0080, formerly DS 915 02: A key Deutsche Bahn guideline that defines both basic and advanced requirements for brake maintenance.
• VDV Regulations 885: This maintenance guide for brakes and compressed air tanks is specifically tailored for non-federal railways (IBD-NE).
• UIC Code 543-1: This code sets international minimum standards for the maintenance of brakes on freight wagons and is crucial for ensuring safety in international rail transport.

Why Pursue Additional Training in Brake Maintenance?

Brake maintenance is a critical task that requires precise expertise. Brakes are essential for the safety of train operations, and errors can have serious consequences. Through the additional training for brake maintainers, maintainers not only stay up-to-date with the latest technology but also gain deeper insights into specific regulations and guidelines that are essential for their daily work.

Benefits of Additional Training

Participation in this specialized training offers a range of critical benefits:

1. Expansion of Technical Expertise: Through targeted instruction on the VPI Guide and an in- depth understanding of national and international regulations, participants can significantly enhance their technical expertise. This is particularly important for brake technicians from abroad who need to adapt their qualifications to the German market.
2. Increased Operational Safety: A precise knowledge and application of the relevant regulations and guidelines for brake maintenance directly contribute to greater safety in rail operations. This reduces the risk of failures and accidents and ensures smoother operations in practice.
3. Career Advancement: This specialized training offers professionals the opportunity to expand their qualifications and qualify for more demanding tasks and higher positions within their company. Workshops that need to adjust to new regulations will particularly benefit from the practice-oriented content.

This additional training in brake maintenance is not only an opportunity to deepen specific knowledge but also a chance to significantly enhance competence and safety in one of the central aspects of rail maintenance. For professionals seeking to expand their professional excellence, this training is a valuable and rewarding investment.

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