Solutions — Metro & Rail
Inside the Tunnel.
Above the Track.
Safely.
Metro tunnels, elevated rail structures, station canopies, and depot maintenance facilities present access challenges that no standard construction machine can address. Confined dimensions, non-marking floor requirements, live-track proximity, and low-noise specifications demand equipment configured precisely for the rail environment.
& Rail
The Rail & Metro Challenge
Why Standard Lift Equipment
Cannot Enter the Rail Environment
Recommended for This Industry
Chenlift Products
Configured for Rail & Metro
Application Scenarios
Where Chenlift Works
in the Rail Environment
Tunnel Maintenance & Infrastructure Inspection
Metro tunnel maintenance covers overhead catenary inspection, lighting replacement, tunnel lining crack surveys, signalling gantry inspection, and ventilation duct servicing. All work must be completed within engineering windows — typically 2–6 hours — which means equipment must be positioned, used, and cleared rapidly.
The MD Series mast lift’s 740 mm base width fits most metro cross-sections. The oil-free electric drive satisfies OCS-proximity requirements, and the silent operation ensures work can continue near other crews without noise interference.
Station Canopy & Platform Access
Station environments combine the constraints of public-facing spaces with the operational demands of 24/7 transit. Maintenance must be completed during engineering windows on surfaces that cannot be marked or damaged. Canopy steelwork, lighting, CCTV, and PA system access all require a platform that can position an operator at heights of 4–12 m without leaving any trace on the station floor.
Depot Maintenance Facilities
Rolling stock maintenance depots require access to vehicle rooflines (typically 3.8–4.5 m above rail), overhead pantograph systems, and depot infrastructure including overhead cranes, gantries, and lighting rigs. The depot floor is typically subject to strict housekeeping standards — hydrocarbon contamination from lift hydraulics triggers compliance investigations.
“We specified Chenlift ME Series aluminum mast lifts with non-marking tyres for station canopy and platform lighting maintenance across 14 metro stations. The key requirements were width (to fit between platform edge furniture and structural columns), zero floor marking, and low noise. The machines met all three. Pre-shipment inspection by Bureau Veritas was arranged through Chenlift and completed without any issues.”
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