Delivering Our 400th Unit for Melbourne’s VLocity Network

Delivering Our 400th Unit for Melbourne’s VLocity Network

We reached an exciting milestone recently at Noske Rail – building the 400th unit for service on Melbourne’s VLocity trains. Designed, tested and manufactured by our team; these HVAC units have been supporting passenger comfort since 2005. We have been proud to share...
Ensuring High Performance Through Rigorous Testing

Ensuring High Performance Through Rigorous Testing

The secret to reliable HVAC performance? Reliable testing. We have high standards at Noske Rail and put every unit through rigorous testing as part of our manufacturing, maintenance and overhaul services. A dedicated thermal testing chamber The temperature-controlled...
More Than 30 Years of Overhaul Expertise

More Than 30 Years of Overhaul Expertise

After hundreds of journeys, it’s normal for your HVAC equipment to need a spruce up. Through standard, mid-life and major overhauls – we aim to keep your equipment in the best condition for the long-term. Our focus at all times is on providing value for money services...
Cost-Effective Protection Against Vandalism

Cost-Effective Protection Against Vandalism

We understand that vandalism is a frequent problem for public transport operators – and we’re doing something about it. Sacrificial Window Film is a cost-effective solution which helps protect against vandalism, including glass etching and scratches. How does it work?...
Factory Acceptance Testing – 19 October 2021

Factory Acceptance Testing – 19 October 2021

Every single Noske-Kaeser Rail & Vehicle HVAC unit is subject to rigorous factory acceptance testing as part of the manufacturing process.  Pictured here is a saloon rooftop HVAC unit undergoing water integrity testing to verify that there is no water ingress...
New leadership keeping Noske Rail on track

New leadership keeping Noske Rail on track

Rail industry leader Noske Rail, part of the Australian-owned KYR Group, has announced a change in its executive team.

Managing Director Martin Mallon has departed the organisation, confident that with the company in a strong position, the time is now right for him to move on.

Partnering with Downer to Overhaul IMU160 Fleet

Partnering with Downer to Overhaul IMU160 Fleet

Unable to obtain the required delivery schedule from the OEM and negatively impacted by the time required to establish contractual requirements, Downer was seeking a Queensland Rail approved alternative supplier. As a supplier with a strong background in the...
Responding rapidly for an entire fleet overhaul

Responding rapidly for an entire fleet overhaul

Noske Rail* tendered and won the contract to service and overhaul the entire Queensland Rail (QR) EMU HVAC fleet in 2014 and responded rapidly once the tender was awarded. By December, after being awarded the tender in November, Noske Rail had both signed off on the...
Solving long-term issues at minimal cost

Solving long-term issues at minimal cost

Noske Rail* performed a pre-overhaul inspection of an ageing fleet of HVACs for a metropolitan rail operator. We established that the unit did not need another overhaul as they were in excellent operational condition. However, upon further investigation, Noske Rail...
Data logging improves overhaul accuracy

Data logging improves overhaul accuracy

Working with MTM, following a review of the in-service fault information, it was determined that data loggers should be installed on selected trains. The data collection period was over a single summer season and directly prior to the fleet’s scheduled overhaul....