{"id":21482,"date":"2026-04-30T13:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loram.com\/?page_id=21482"},"modified":"2026-04-30T13:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:21:30","slug":"rgc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loram.com\/en-gb\/track-maintenance\/rail-grinding\/production-rail-grinding\/rgc\/","title":{"rendered":"RGC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627332415163{margin-bottom: 1rem !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Grinding Versatility from High-Speed Commuter to Freight Lines<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"408\">Loram\u2019s RGC Series Rail Grinder brings together mainline grinding performance and a compact design tailored for passenger and commuter rail systems. Engineered for high productivity, it delivers the proven performance Loram is known for\u2014within a smaller footprint ideal for high-speed and urban networks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"670\">Built with advanced technology, the RGC meets rigorous international standards for construction, fire safety, weight, and clearance. It conforms to the W6A (UK) clearance diagram and accommodates axle load requirements for both commuter and freight operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"867\">Optional features\u2014including Loram\u2019s RailPro\u00ae, optical transverse and longitudinal rail measurement, and HD geo-tagged rail surface imaging\u2014offer precise, real-time visibility into rail conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1061\">Equipped with independent tilt and shift modules, the RGC achieves world-class grinding performance across both mainline track and specialized assets, including configurations up to 40 stones.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;45px&#8221;]<div class=\"mkd-tabs mkd-horizontal-tab variable mkd-column-2 clearfix\">\n    <ul class=\"mkd-tabs-nav\">\n                    <li>\n            <h3 class=\"mkd-tab-title\">\n            <a href=\"#tab-features\">\n                <span class=\"mkd-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\n                <!--<span class=\"mkd-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">-->\n                Features                <!--<\/span>-->\n\n            <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n\n            <\/li>\n                    <li>\n            <h3 class=\"mkd-tab-title\">\n            <a href=\"#tab-specifications\">\n                <span class=\"mkd-icon-frame\"><\/span>\n\n                <!--<span class=\"mkd-advanced-tab-text-after-icon\">-->\n                Specifications                <!--<\/span>-->\n\n            <\/a>\n            <\/h3>\n\n\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul><!-- .mkd-tabs-nav -->\n\n    <div class=\"mkd-tab-container\" id=\"tab-features-321\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Features of the Loram RGC include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry-leading electric 22 kW motors for the most efficient metal removal, optimizes grind time and reduced cost<\/li>\n<li>Reduced platform footprint to designed to fit most international clearance diagrams<\/li>\n<li>Module capability to grind in third rail applications, with either energized or<br \/>\nde-energized third rail<\/li>\n<li>State of the art traction system with speed and grade travel capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Machine software development to EN50128<\/li>\n<li>Redundant engine and Traction systems per consist<\/li>\n<li>A robust production rail grinding solution with the ability to perform specialty rail grinding<\/li>\n<li>20 tonne axle weight<\/li>\n<li>Independent tilt and shift grind modules for complete grind pass coverage<\/li>\n<li>EN13231 capable machine, offering grind quality standards to perform maintenance on high speed rail<\/li>\n<li>Grind dust collection<\/li>\n<li>Advanced fire suppression technology (including tie and ditch sprays, remote controlled water cannons and deployable fire hose)<\/li>\n<li>Flame-resistant hydraulic fluid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"mkd-tab-container\" id=\"tab-specifications-185\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.7953%; height: 634px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 24px;\">RGC Series Rail Grinder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Length\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">84.1-147.4 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Width<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">2.77 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Height<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Maximum 3.91 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Maximum Axle Weight\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">20 tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Grind Motors<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">22.4 kW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Grind Speed<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Up to 32 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Travel Speed<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Up to 112 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Gradeability<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Up to 4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Minimum Grind Radius\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Down to 100 m [actual curving capability will depend on railway infrastructure]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Minimum Travel Radius<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">Down to 80 m [actual curving capability will depend on railway infrastructure]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Grind Angles<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">75\u00b0 gauge to 25\u00b0 field<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Generator Power\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">3.25 mW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Fuel Capacity\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">12870-23,091 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Water Capacity\u00b9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">15,141-109,776 litres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Track Gauge<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;\">1,067-1,435 mm (custom track gauge available)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; 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