For more than 20 years, the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant has been manufacturing motor-car rolling stock. During this time, the company has developed more than two dozen different types of electronic trains. And production totals more than 8000 cars. Electronic trains manufactured by this enterprise today can be operated without any obstacles in any climatic zone of the Russian Federation or the CIS countries.
Start and development
Few people know that the history of DMZ begins back in 1935, when the plant was used to provide the USSR with specialized chemical equipment. At that time, the number of employees of this enterprise was only 100 people, and during its existence, it managed to undergo a huge number of changes and stages of reprofiling.
At the same time, it is worth noting that during the Great Patriotic War the capacities of this plant were also reformatted in order to provide the Soviet Union military forces with various specialized equipment, such as Katyusha, aircraft cylinders, and so on. Already in 1947, the plant began to produce the first peat wagons, that is, the production of railway elements was launched, which subsequently developed more and more.
A new stage in history
In the late 80s of the last century, a complete reprofiling of the production of this enterprise took place. In connection with the introduction of new technology and the development of the operation of 12 and 14-car trains, it was necessary to ensure the most urgent modernization of rolling stock. It should be noted that the Riga Carriage Building Plant, which at that time was the main producer of commuter trains in the USSR, was clearly unable to cope with the emerging demand.
It is for this reason that the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant began its work in this direction. The feedback of employees working at the enterprise during all this time indicates that, despite all kinds of malfunctions, the company management should always ensure maximum convenience and comfort for its employees, as well as for all passengers who will subsequently use their products .
In 2006, the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant produced and sold 571 wagons of electronic trains of the ED4M, ED4MK, and ED9M models, while this company sold all kinds of spare parts for more than 40 million rubles. It is worth noting the fact that in 2006 this company made its own development - the model of the ED4MKM train. Subsequently, the first version of such an electric train was certified only in 2008. It was intended for the so-called intermodal transport. Over time, production growth only increased, and in 2007 630 cars of electric trains were already sold, including the updated model ED9MK.
Modern developments
In 2015, after a small crisis, the development of a specialized suburban electronic train model EP2D began. This composition is the successor to the ED4M 500 series. It meets the latest safety requirements established in the countries of the Customs Union, and is intended to provide comfortable passenger traffic in areas where the gauge is 1520 mm and where the electrified direct current has a voltage of 3000 V.
It is worth noting the fact that the new model of the train can work on any lines, regardless of the height of the platforms. At the moment, it is planned to create in the near future a similar model of an electric train of alternating current EP3D, as well as a specialized diesel train.
Scale of production
Special attention should be paid to the impressive production capacities available at the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant. At the moment, the area of the enterprise is 47.2 hectares, on which assembly and welding, mechanical assembly, car assembly, procurement and pressing and many other workshops are located. Thus, the integrated work of several departments allows us to provide the most productive and high-quality work, because the control over the implementation of the technology is carried out even in the process of manufacturing small parts.
The Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant provides jobs for more than 2,400 people, while a significant part of the company's employees includes specialists of the highest level with a long history of work in the field of mechanical engineering.
Features of work
It is worth noting the following features of the enterprise:
- using only the most reliable technical solutions;
- full compliance of manufactured structures with the basic safety standards and all Russian standards;
- in accordance with the wishes of the customer, the plant can produce trains of different composition;
- any train has a sufficiently high passenger capacity;
- trains are made in such a way as to ensure significant energy savings in the course of their work (for this purpose specialized trains are equipped with a separate set of energy-saving equipment);
- maximum level of comfort for passengers;
- the possibility of forming a barrier-free environment ;
- Extremely low maintenance costs.
It is worth noting that the trains manufactured by the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant were used during a number of world-class events, such as the World Summer Universiade, the APEC Summit, the Winter Paralympic and Olympic Games, as well as the Russian Formula 1 stage, held on the territory Sochi
What are the benefits?
Trains manufactured by JSC Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant are extremely technologically advanced and also have a fairly modern design. The company is constantly working to improve the quality of its products, so the modernization of rolling stock is carried out in full accordance with all international standards. Work aimed at creating new train models is carried out in direct cooperation with leading design organizations and institutes not only in Russia, but also in Germany, France, Latvia and the Czech Republic.
Each train, which was released by JSC Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant, is equipped with a specialized microclimate system, as well as an internal video surveillance system located both in salons and in vestibules.
Comfort and safety
In order to ensure the convenience of the locomotive crew, the trains are equipped with a specialized driver’s panel, which constantly displays the status of the heating, air conditioning, and traffic safety systems used. Among other things, the set of equipment in the cabin is complemented by tools such as a warning system, auto-driving and communication "passenger-driver".
All electronic trains are equipped with special inter-car coupling devices, with the help of which a clearance-free and rigid connection of the entire train is ensured. Through the use of such elements, the overall degree of dynamic load exerted on passenger cars is significantly reduced.
Completely sealed carriage junctions provide the lowest possible noise level, as well as more effective thermal insulation of salons and protection from any precipitation. At the same time, reclining and sliding automatic doors are convenient for accessing both low and high platforms, not to mention the fact that a specialized mechanism eliminates the possibility of clamping individual parts of the body or any personal items in the doors, which is also quite important.
Interior design
The interior of electronic trains manufactured by DMZ (Demikhovsky Engineering Plant) is carried out in the same style and taking into account the latest trends in industrial design. Fiberglass is used for the manufacture of side walls and interior partitions, which can significantly increase the service life of the panels, as well as extend the overall durability of the interior decoration.
It is worth noting that the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant (short for DMZ) can also develop a fully individual interior design project with any layout you need. A large number of options are offered at the customer’s choice of how the optimal arrangement of seats inside the car should be implemented. The various chairs and sofas that are installed in such salons are made only from the most modern wear-resistant materials.
Additional items
Among the additional components that the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant (Transmashholding, DMZ) proposes to establish, the following elements should be highlighted:
- bar;
- compartment for conductors;
- environmentally friendly vacuum toilets;
- monitors through which video broadcasts are carried out;
- fully wireless Internet access;
- specialized system for counting passengers and the location of the train;
- fasteners to ensure reliable transportation of bicycles.
Developments for people with disabilities
It is worth noting that the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant (photo above) also offers the manufacture of trains in which specialized conditions for people with disabilities will be provided. Thus, head cars of this composition can be equipped with special folding ramps, as well as all kinds of lifts designed for people who move with the help of a wheelchair. At the same time, the salons provide for the arrangement of special places on which strollers are mounted, as well as toilet complexes of extended sizes with special handrails.
All the design features of electronic trains, which are produced by the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant (Orekhovo-Zuevo), are aimed at providing the most comfortable conditions for passengers to travel. It is for this reason that the rolling stocks of this plant are used today in all CIS countries.
Factory close?
It is worth noting the fact that in connection with the onset of the crisis, almost all industries suffered hard times, and DMZ is no exception. Thus, during 2015, the work of this enterprise stopped for a certain time, and there were rumors that the Demikhovsky Engineering Plant was being closed. In the end, the situation more or less stabilized, and at the moment the company continues to produce custom formulations.