ISTEL 3000, the exclusive distributor of ELPA d.o.o. in Ukraine, offers cutting-edge technologies to enhance metro system performance. These solutions significantly reduce rail noise and wear, lower maintenance costs, and improve passenger comfort.
In metro operations, tunnel sections and curved tracks pose particular challenges. These areas experience increased friction between wheels and rails, leading to:
accelerated track wear
high noise levels affecting both passengers and city residents
substantial maintenance expenses
ELPA d.o.o. has developed an effective response to these challenges – the patented WONROS® technology, which is already successfully applied across European metro systems.
The key product is the CL-E1 device, which applies a controlled dosage of composite lubricating material to rails in “problem” areas. This ensures:
reduction of rail wear by more than 3.3 times
friction noise reduction of up to 30 dBA (in 99.9% of cases)
lower infrastructure maintenance costs
no impact on signaling, automation, or safety systems
The composite material used in the device is environmentally safe, fully compliant with European standards, and certified by international organizations.
The introduction of ELPA solutions enables metro systems to:
enhance passenger comfort by reducing noise inside trains and tunnels
cut costs for track repair and maintenance
implement environmentally responsible technologies
improve infrastructure reliability and durability
ELPA technologies have already proven themselves in leading European countries, including Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland – both on national railways and in urban transport systems, including metro networks. Their effectiveness has been confirmed by international experts: the technology is certified by Deutsche Bahn and the International Union of Railways (UIC), and has received the prestigious European Eco-Product Award.
Together with ELPA d.o.o., ISTEL 3000 is ready to provide a full range of services for implementing the CL-E1 device in Ukrainian metro systems – from pilot testing on selected sections to full-scale infrastructure integration. Adopting ELPA innovations will enable Ukraine’s metro systems to take a decisive step toward European standards of comfort, safety, and sustainability.
Sincerely,
The ISTEL 3000 Team