Solutions — Metro & Rail Transit
Built for the Track.
Above the Tunnel.
Project Ready.
Metro tunnels, elevated rail structures, station canopies, rolling stock depots and train-side maintenance zones need machines configured for rail access, restricted passages and project documentation. Chenlift combines the TG Series for on-track access and hoisting with a customised MX MINI tunnel-side scissor lift for narrow, battery-powered work where larger rail machines are unnecessary.
The Rail & Metro Challenge
Why Standard Lift Equipment
Often Falls Short in Rail Environments
Rail maintenance demands more than height. Passage envelope, power source, rail mobility, documentation and task position all need to be checked before a machine can be approved for the site.
Project Contexts
One Metro Train.
Four Access Environments.
Major metro programmes put different pressure on access planning: construction-stage stations and shafts, tunnel installation routes, or operating-line maintenance windows. The project contexts below show the questions a rail contractor needs to settle before selecting equipment.
Contexts
Bogotá
Metro Line 2
São Paulo
Line 6-Orange
Istanbul
M6 Metro
Delhi Metro
Phase IV
Project context, not supply claim. These publicly reported metro programmes are shown to explain typical access conditions. They do not state or imply that Chenlift supplied equipment to the named project, owner or contractor.
Discuss Your Project →Application Scenarios
Where Chenlift Platforms Work
in the Rail Environment
HA12JRTG — Articulating Boom Rail-Mounted AWP
The HA12JRTG travels on rail via a customised steel-wheel set driven by the vehicle’s original diesel power system, with 360° non-continuous turntable rotation for broad work coverage from a fixed position on the track. The rail guidance system supports stable positioning for overhead work in tunnel environments.
With a 140° jib swing angle and 1.5m jib extension, the HA12JRTG can reach up and over tunnel infrastructure and overhead support structures with a 6.56m up-and-over clearance. Anti-tipping control, emergency stop and hydraulic platform levelling support safer operation when the boom position changes.
CLP10TG — Crawler Rail-Mounted AWP
The CLP10TG uses a crawler-type chassis for adaptability across complex railway site surfaces — ballast, trackbed, depot concrete, and station floor — with the ability to switch to steel-wheel travel mode when operating on rails, reducing equipment transition time between on-track and off-track positions.
At 1.2m stowed width and 2.2m stowed height, the CLP10TG is designed for restricted tunnel access routes where dimensions must be confirmed against project drawings. The 48V/240Ah all-electric system provides zero exhaust emissions for enclosed tunnel and station environments. The turntable provides 345° non-continuous rotation to reduce equipment relocation during overhead tasks.
MC400TG — Crawler Rail-Mounted Hoisting Transport Vehicle
The MC400TG is a multi-functional tracked transport vehicle integrating railway emergency rescue and hoisting transportation. The 6.5t tracked chassis adapts to various complex site ground conditions. The upper structure is a detachable high-strength platform of 2.2m × 1.2m, carrying a 3-section boom crane with 3t maximum hoisting capacity at a 4m horizontal working range.
Primary power is electric for low-noise, zero-exhaust depot and tunnel operation, with a 3.6kW RD178 diesel engine as emergency backup for power-failure scenarios. The dual-mode crawler and steel-wheel system enables off-track travel and on-rail positioning. With a 1.2m stowed width and 1.93m stowed height, project route dimensions should be confirmed before deployment.
MX MINI Metro Variant — Mini Self-Propelled Scissor Lift
This rail-specific MX MINI configuration is designed for narrow tunnel and depot tasks where operators need to work directly beside the carriage body rather than only above it. Unlike the standard MX MINI layout, the top platform can expand laterally, creating side standing space for train-door systems, side panels, cabling and tunnel-side fittings.
Built on the MX300S / MX390S / MX450S narrow electric scissor lift platform, the machine keeps a 0.76m overall width, battery-powered indoor operation and drivable-at-full-height control. Working heights from 5.0m to 6.5m cover common carriage-side service points while keeping the machine compact enough for constrained tunnel access routes.
Rail Access Portfolio — 4 Models
Chenlift Rail & Metro
Product Specifications
Four purpose-configured machines covering rail-guided boom access, crawler aerial work, tracked hoisting transport, and compact train-side tunnel work for railway environments.
| Max Working Height | 14m |
| Max Platform Height | 12m |
| Max Outreach | 6,501mm + 600mm jib |
| Up & Over Clearance | 6.56m |
| Turntable Rotation | 360° non-continuous |
| Jib Swing Angle | 140° |
| Platform Size (L×W×H) | 1.75 × 0.76 × 1.1m |
| Stowed Size (L×W×H) | 7,226 × 2,000 × 2,321mm |
| Rail Gauge | 1.5m |
| Max Load | 230kg |
| Total Weight | 8,050kg |
| Power Source | Yanmar 4-cylinder diesel |
| Max Speed (Stowed) | 5km/h |
| Max Speed (Raised) | 1km/h |
| Gradeability | 5° |
| Max Working Height | 12m |
| Max Platform Height | 10m |
| Max Outreach | 6m |
| Turntable Rotation | 345° non-continuous |
| Turntable Tailswing | 0m |
| Jib Swing | −60° / +75° |
| Stowed Size (L×W×H) | 4.85 × 1.2 × 2.2m |
| Platform Size (L×W×H) | 1.1 × 0.8 × 1.1m |
| Max Load | 200kg (2 persons) |
| Battery | 48V / 240Ah |
| Walking Motor | 5.2kW |
| Charger Input | 220V / 40A output |
| Hydraulic Volume | 50L |
| Gradeability | 25% |
| Overall Dimensions | 3,811 × 1,983 × 1,925mm |
| Chassis | 6.5t tracked assembly |
| Travel Motor | 5.2kW |
| Gauge (Outer Edge) | 1,200–1,640mm |
| Crane Boom Sections | 3 sections |
| Max Working Angle | 75° |
| Winch / Hoisting | 3t |
| Operation | Manual pushrod + remote |
| Battery | 48V / 240Ah |
| Hydraulic Oil Tank | 100L |
| Control Voltage | 24V |
| Emergency Diesel | RD178 — 3.6kW |
| Gradeability | 25% |
| Base Models | MX300S / MX390S / MX450S |
| Max Working Height | 5.0 / 5.9 / 6.5m |
| Max Platform Height | 3.0 / 3.9 / 4.4m |
| Overall Width | 0.76m |
| Platform Size (L×W) | 1.28 × 0.76m |
| Extension Length | 0.55m |
| Extension Capacity | 100kg |
| Inside Turning Radius | 0.35m |
| Gradeability | 25% |
| Power Source | 2×12V / 114Ah |
| Total Weight | 860-920kg |
| Custom Metro Feature | Lateral top platform expansion |
Product Comparison
Rail Access Portfolio — Side-by-Side
Specification Comparison
| Specification | HA12JRTG Articulating Boom AWP |
CLP10TG Crawler AWP |
MC400TG Hoisting Transport |
MX MINI Metro Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Articulating overhead access · rail track travel | Crawler + rail aerial platform · tunnel access | Tracked hoisting transport · emergency rescue | Compact tunnel-side scissor lift · side standing access |
| Max Working Height | 14m | 12m | — | 5-6.5m |
| Max Platform Height | 12m | 10m | — | 3-4.4m |
| Reach / Extension | 6,501mm + 600mm jib | 6m | 4m (crane horizontal) | 0.55m platform extension |
| Hoisting / Lifting | 230kg platform load | 200kg platform load | 3t crane hoisting | 240kg platform load |
| Stowed Width | 2,000mm | 1,200mm | 1,200mm (with steel wheels) | 760mm |
| Stowed Height | 2,321mm | 2,200mm | 1,925mm | 1,950-2,030mm (rails up) |
| Tunnel Door Passage | Check site dimensions | 1.2m × 2.2m · verify route drawings | 1.2m × 1.93m · verify route drawings | narrow chassis · verify route height |
| Rail Travel Mode | ✓ Rail wheel sets (dedicated) | ✓ Steel-wheel switchable | ✓ Steel-wheel switchable | — |
| Crawler Mode | — | ✓ Crawler chassis | ✓ 6.5t tracked chassis | — |
| Power System | Yanmar 4-cyl diesel | 48V / 240Ah all-electric | 48V / 240Ah electric + 3.6kW diesel backup | 2×12V / 114Ah battery |
| Gradeability | 5° | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Turntable / Rotation | 360° non-continuous | 345° non-continuous | 75° max working angle (crane) | — |
| Total Weight / Chassis | 8,050kg | — | 6.5t chassis assembly | 860-920kg |
| Best For | Tunnel overhead inspection · catenary support work · overhead structure access from rail | Station · depot · tunnel AWP · on/off-track repositioning | Equipment hoisting · emergency rescue · crawler/rail transport | Train-side servicing · tunnel interior fit-out · rolling stock side work |
For tunnel overhead work, buyers usually check three items before model selection: stowed width and height against the access route, electric operation for enclosed sections, and whether the machine can move between crawler and steel-wheel mode without extra transfer equipment. CLP10TG and MC400TG are configured around these checks.
For rail-guided boom access, the key confirmation points are track gauge, work envelope, overhead reach, platform load and documentation package. HA12JRTG is normally reviewed against project drawings so the rail wheel set, boom reach and safety systems match the route and maintenance task.
Custom & OEM
Rail-Specific Engineering
From Our R&D Team
TG Series platforms and the MX MINI metro variant cover common rail access requirements. Custom configurations can be engineered for specific track gauges, train-side access needs, authority documentation requirements, and fleet programmes.
The HA12JRTG standard rail gauge is 1.5m. Custom wheel sets for other gauges (1,435mm standard, 1,000mm, 1,067mm) are available as OEM options. Engineering drawings and load calculations provided with each custom specification.
CE Declaration of Conformity support, test reports, risk assessment templates, operator training materials, and maintenance schedules can be compiled as a project documentation pack for rail authority review.
The MX MINI metro variant can be configured with a laterally expandable top platform so operators can stand beside the train body for door systems, side panels, cable routes and carriage-detail work inside tunnels and depots.
TG Series models and MX MINI tunnel-side units can be configured with construction lighting, inspection tools, cable management, and custom mounting points for specific maintenance workflows.
FAQ
Rail Access Questions
Common questions from rail operators and infrastructure contractors about TG Series and MX MINI configurations. Our team responds within 24 hours.
Ask Our Team →What rail gauge does the HA12JRTG support?
The standard HA12JRTG specification uses a 1.5m rail gauge with customised rail wheel sets. The wheel sets are driven by the vehicle’s original Yanmar diesel power system. Custom gauge configurations for 1,435mm standard gauge, 1,067mm, and 1,000mm metre-gauge tracks are available as OEM options — contact us with your track specification.
Can the CLP10TG be used on restricted tunnel access routes?
The CLP10TG has a stowed width of 1.2m and stowed height of 2.2m, which is designed for restricted tunnel access routes. Final passage should always be checked against the project’s door, curve, ramp and clearance drawings. The flip-up front and rear axles reduce the machine footprint for access and also provide the 25% gradeability needed for ramps and sloped access routes.
What makes the MX MINI metro variant different from the standard MX MINI?
The metro version is based on the MX300S, MX390S, and MX450S narrow electric scissor lifts but adds a laterally expandable top platform for operator standing space beside the train body. It is intended for tunnel and depot maintenance where side access is more important than rail travel, while keeping the compact 0.76m chassis and battery-powered indoor operation of the base MX MINI range.
How does the MC400TG switch between crawler and steel-wheel mode?
The MC400TG’s dual-mode system allows switching between crawler travel for off-track surfaces and steel-wheel rail travel for on-track operation. This transition reduces equipment transfer time between worksite access and on-track positioning. Specific switching procedure details are covered in the operator documentation supplied with each unit.
What is the MC400TG emergency diesel backup for?
The 3.6kW RD178 diesel engine is an emergency power system only — it is not the primary drive. Primary operation is electric via the 48V/240Ah battery system. The diesel backup helps the machine move or operate the crane if the battery system is depleted or fails during a remote or tunnel worksite, reducing the risk of the machine being stranded on track.
Can these rail platforms be supplied with inspection lighting equipment?
Yes. TG Series models and MX MINI metro variants can be configured to carry construction lighting and inspection equipment. Custom mounting brackets, cable management, and power integration can be matched to the lighting or inspection tools specified for your project.
Is third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV) supported?
Yes. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV Rheinland, and other internationally recognised bodies is supported for the rail access portfolio. Arrange at order placement so inspection scheduling and factory access can be confirmed before production and shipment.
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