Urban transport (urban railway and underground)
Effectively minimising vibrations and noise in urban areas – to improve the quality of the indoor environment and working conditions of residents
Urban transport encompasses urban railway and underground services – and is defined by an axle load of up to 13 metric tons and a maximum speed of 100 km/h. The primary challenge for urban transport is a surrounding area that is sensitive to noise. Getzner has the ideal products and solutions to effectively minimise vibrations and noise in urban areas that are caused by urban railway traffic.
- Highly effective vibration protection
- Reduction of structure-borne noise
- Better quality of life and working conditions for residents
- Greater comfort for passengers
- Protection of roads, track structures and rail vehicles
- Higher track stability
- System remains effective for the entire life cycle of the superstructure
Suitable products
Challenges
Protection against noise and vibration immissions in Vienna's Musikverein building due to the underground railway service
250 trains per track and per day
More emissions in the tunnel caused by the new V train type
„The one-of-a-kind 'Goldener Saal' demanded particularly careful planning, component selection and implementation to satisfy the Musikverein's extremely stringent immission protection requirements.“Dr. Andreas Oberhauser, Superstructure, Head of Department, WIENER LINIEN GmbH & Co KG
Challenges
Very busy railway line
Vibrations caused by underground services (residential areas)
Tight tracks and increased sound transmission
„Getzner supported us with excellent customer service and was also present on-site during installation, when required. We look forward to continuing our working relationship in future projects – to the ultimate benefit of our customers.“Andrew Carey, Sales Manager of the sleeper manufacturer CEMEX Rail Products
Challenges
Vibration protection for the “noise sensitive” philharmonic hall
Daily load of around 150,000 metric tons
A variety of environmental influences
„Getzner's under ballast mats retain their properties and function even under extreme conditions. Even environmental influences such as standing water couldn't affect these mats.“Wolfgang Daiminger, Project Manager at Müller-BBM
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