Train Wash System Equipment

Thorough and efficient cleaning of rail vehicles and wagons.

Freightquip supplies high-performance Washplant Systems from Air Rail, purpose-built for the thorough and efficient cleaning of rail vehicles. These systems are engineered to maintain the exterior cleanliness and presentation of passenger trains, trams, and rolling stock, whilst also supporting environmental sustainability through water-saving features and automated controls.

Technical Overview:

Air Rail washplants are available as drive-through or shuttle systems, designed for depot or dedicated wash tracks. Units can be configured for full trainset washing, bogie and underframe cleaning, or HVAC unit rinsing. High-pressure spray nozzles, rotating brushes, and programmable wash cycles ensure consistent coverage across vehicle surfaces. Optional water treatment and recycling systems reduce overall water consumption by up to 80%. Systems are fully customisable based on train profile, fleet length, and site layout.

Key Features

train cleaning

Programmable wash cycles tailored to various train types and levels of soiling.

pressure wash

High-pressure nozzles and rotating brushes for thorough external cleaning.

water recycle

Water recycling options for sustainable operation.

train

Optional bogie, roof, and HVAC cleaning modules.

manual intervention

Minimal manual intervention with automated stop/start sequencing.

Applicable Industries

Urban Rail Systems, Rolling Stock Workshops, Regional and Intercity Fleets

OEM

Comprehensive support that scales with your operation