Bombardier Transportation (Brandenburg): 1. Inspection protocols, 2. Subcontractor documentation

Bombardier - then (2012) - and now

THEN:
Bombardier Inc. in Canada had two main areas for many years:

1. Transportation (trains and trams), which I worked for – in Hennigsdorf (near Berlin).

Werksgelände Hennigsdorf is an entire village within a village – with a long train tradition:

1910 : AEG opens the locomotive factory in Hennigsdorf.

1948 : Nationalization in the GDR → VEB LEW "Hans Beimler" Hennigsdorf.

1990 : LEW becomes AEG Schienenfahrzeuge Hennigsdorf GmbH.

1996 : Joins Adtranz.

2001 : Taken over by Bombardier Transportation.

2021 : Bombardier sells the Transportation division (trains) to Alstom, which currently operates in Hennigsdorf, among other places.

 

2. Aerospace (business and passenger aircraft).

 

NOT: 
Back under the name Bombardier Inc., it is exclusively aircraft – primarily business jets (Challenger and Global series).
Bombardier no longer produces regional airliners such as the CRJ or Q series, as these programs were sold to Mitsubishi (CRJ) and De Havilland Canada (Q400), respectively.

You can find more on Bombardier's website.

PROJECT 1: DSB-Øresund train, letter ET/ET-X

1.
Runs between Copenhagen/Helsingør and Malmö via the Øresund Bridge as a regional train (Øresundståg).
2.
Uses Swedish X31K/ET trainsets (electrically powered, three-voltage trainsets) approved for both Danish and Swedish power and signaling systems.
3.
Operated in a joint Danish-Swedish collaboration, where DSB handles operations on the Danish side and Skånetrafiken/Öresundståg AB on the Swedish side..

Here you will find details and the train.

Inspection protocol: I translated, English>

1.
Inspectors from both DSB and Bombarder inspected the entire train with me (translator) for deviations (errors and deficiencies).
2.
In some situations it was necessary for me to interpret English>
3.
Each deviation was assigned a ticket number, and both parties described the deviation in a protocol – in English or German.
4.
I translated the protocols so that everything was available in both English and German.

A: Inspection of HOLDING trains

  1. Visual rounding
    1.1 Check vehicle bodies for dents, cracks, corrosion, loose panels.
    1.2 Inspect windows, doors and rubber seals for damage and tightness.
    1.3 Check roof equipment (air conditioning, pantograph, antennas) for loose parts.

  2. Wheels and chassis
    2.1 Measurement of wheel profiles and wear.
    2.2 Visual inspection of axle bearings, springs and shock absorbers.
    2.3 Confirm torque of wheel nuts – with torque wrench.

  3. Brakes
    3.1 Check brake pads and discs for wear.
    3.2 Handbrake/parking brake function test.
    3.3 Leak test of brake lines and valves.

  4. Electrical systems
    4.1 Inspection of main switches, fuses and grounding equipment.
    4.2 Testing batteries and charge status.

  5. Inside
    5.1 Firefighting equipment and emergency exits.
    5.2 Lighting, ventilation and passenger information.

  6. Documentation
    6.1 Record all findings in the inspection report.
    6.2 Record errors and any punch-list points for correction.

B.. Inspection of RUNNING trains

  1. Brake test
    1.1 Test service and emergency brakes at different speeds.
    1.2 Monitor brake pressure and braking distance.

  2. Powertrain & engines
    2.1 Listen: Abnormal vibrations/sounds from engine, gears, bogies?
    2.2 Monitor power consumption and acceleration.

  3. Control and signals
    3.1 Test horn, lights, signaling system and door closing while driving.
    3.2 Check that the driver's dashboard instruments display correctly.

  4. Comfort & safety
    4.1 Monitor climate and ventilation systems.
    4.2 Check door opening/closing during stop.

  5. Bogie & track interaction
    5.1 Record vibrations, wheel knock or abnormal wheel slip.
    5.2 Possible measurement of axle temperature during longer driving.

PROJECT 2: Zefiro 380 high-speed train to China

1.
Zefiro 380 is a model in The Zefiro family of high-speed trains, originally developed by Bombardier Transportation. Wikipedia+2Railway Technology+2
2.
It was ordered in September 2009 by the Chinese Ministry of Railways as part of a contract for 80 trainsets.
3.
Production and assembly takes place at the Bombardier-Sifang Transportation joint venture in Qingdao, China.

I reviewed Subcontractor documentation

The extensive documentation can be divided into:

1. Body and exterior parts

1.1 Aluminium/steel wagon bodies - e.g. Hitachi Metals, Stadler Rail 
1.2 Doors, window systems: Faiveley Transport
1.3 Front and back panels: Kunststofftechnik, Hüffermann.

2. Traction and propulsion

2.1 Traction motors, converters – ABB, Siemens Mobility, Mitsubishi Electric
2.2 Transformers & converters – ABB, Sécheron.
2.3 Clutches and drive shafts – Voith Turbo, Scharfenberg (Dellner).

3. Braking and safety systems

3.1 Air brakes and valves – Knorr-Bremse, Wabtec (Westinghouse).
3.2 Anti-slip/tilt (WSP) – Faiveley Transport, Knorr-Bremse.
3.3 Fire alarms, safety sensors: Siemens Fire Safety, Bosch.

4. Chassis and bogies

4.1 Bogies & springs – CAF, Siemens, Bombardier Flexx bogies.
4.2 Wheels and axles: Lucchini RS, Bonatrans.
4.3 Shock absorbers & bearings: SKF, Trelleborg.

5. Interior fixtures

5.1 Seats and furniture: Grammer, Fainsa, Saira Seats.
5.2 Toilet and sanitary modules: Evac, Semvac.
5.3 Floor and wall coverings – Forbo Flooring, Altro Transflor.

6. Electronics and control

6.1 Passenger info, infotainment: Teleste, Luminator Technology Group.
6.2 Trains Control & Management System (TCMS) – Bombardier MITRAC, Siemens Trainguard.
6.3 Wi-Fi and Networking – Icomera, Nomad Digital.

7. Climate and comfort

7.1 HVAC (heating/ventilation/aircon.) – Konvekta, Faiveley Transport.
7.2 Lighting: Signify/Philips, OSRAM.

I reviewed based on standard DS/EN IEC/IEEE 82079-1:2020

The standard contains the following main points:

1. Contents

2. Structure and navigation

3. Illustrations and graphic elements

4. Language and terminology

5. Layout and publishing

6. Quality assurance

For this and another standard you will find more details here.