Hydraulic re-railing systems for rapid derailment recovery without heavy crane equipment. Authorised distributor for Africa, the Middle East and Gulf.
LUKAS (Germany) manufactures specialised hydraulic rescue tools including re-railing equipment, lifting bags, and railway emergency systems. Africa for Import and Export LLC-FZ supplies the LUKAS re-railing and railway rescue range to rail operators, civil defense organisations, and emergency response teams across Africa, the Middle East and Gulf.
Complete hydraulic re-railing system enabling rapid recovery of metro, passenger, and freight wagons after derailment. Includes hydraulic ramps, lifting jacks, track guides, rollers, and power units. Supplied with full technical training and spare parts support.
| Application | Metro, passenger rail, freight wagon recovery |
| Drive | Electric or petrol hydraulic power units |
| Components | Ramps, lifting jacks, rollers, track guides |
| Deployment | Rapid — no crane or specialist lifting equipment |
The LUKAS re-railing system enables rapid re-railing of derailed railway vehicles — from light metro cars to heavy freight wagons — without requiring heavy crane equipment.
LUKAS re-railing equipment is used by national railway operators, metro systems, and industrial rail networks across Egypt, the GCC, and sub-Saharan Africa for emergency derailment response and planned maintenance operations.
Africa for Import and Export LLC-FZ provides LUKAS re-railing equipment with full technical training, spare parts supply, and after-sales support across the region. Contact us for system specifications, pricing, and delivery timelines.
The LUKAS hydraulic re-railing system eliminates the need for a crane when recovering derailed metro cars or freight wagons. The system uses hydraulic ramps, lifting jacks, and track-guide rollers to lift the derailed wheel clear of the track bed, guide it onto the ramp, and roll it back onto the rail under controlled hydraulic pressure. A complete re-railing of a metro car typically takes 30–60 minutes with a trained team of 4–6 operators.
LUKAS re-railing systems are used by metro and rail operators across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With Egypt's expanding metro network and rail infrastructure development across Sub-Saharan Africa, demand for rapid recovery equipment is growing significantly.
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic re-railing ramps | Guide derailed wheels from track bed back to rail level |
| High-capacity lifting jacks | Lift bogies and wheel sets for re-railing access |
| Re-railing rollers | Allow horizontal movement of wheel set onto ramp |
| Track guide clamps | Position ramps accurately against the rail head |
| Hydraulic power unit (electric) | Primary drive for electric depot/station operations |
| Hydraulic power unit (petrol) | Autonomous field use on open line derailments |
| Control panel & hoses | Multi-circuit control, quick-release hydraulic couplings |
LUKAS re-railing systems are deployed for metro car recovery in depot and open-line derailments, freight wagon recovery, passenger train incidents, and light rail/tram re-railing operations. They are compatible with standard gauge (1,435 mm) and metre gauge (1,000 mm) track used throughout Africa and the Middle East.
We supply complete LUKAS hydraulic re-railing systems including ramps, lifting jacks, rollers, track guides, and hydraulic power units (electric and petrol). Full sets cover metro cars, passenger carriages, and freight wagons on standard and metre gauge track.
LUKAS hydraulic lifting jacks for rail applications are designed for bogie and axle loads encountered in metro and freight operations. Capacities vary by system — contact us with your specific vehicle type (metro car, freight wagon, tram) for exact specifications and system sizing.
Hydraulic ramps are positioned under the derailed wheel, which is lifted clear of the track bed, guided laterally onto the ramp, then rolled back onto the rail under controlled hydraulic pressure. A metro car can typically be re-railed in 30–60 minutes with a team of 4–6 trained operators — no crane required.
We provide commissioning training for railway maintenance and emergency response teams covering system setup, safe lifting procedures, hydraulic maintenance, and emergency re-railing drills. Ongoing spare parts supply and technical support are provided from our Cairo operations base.
Contact us for pricing, technical specifications, and delivery timelines.
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