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The importance of good lighting for rail infrastructure maintenance

Jan 17, 2025

One month, one sector: railways

Every day, over 3 million passengers use trains to get around. These heavily-used railways require regular maintenance to guarantee their safety and performance. The natural wear and tear of rails, sleepers and other rail infrastructure requires frequent preventive and corrective maintenance.

To ensure efficient and safe maintenance operations, it is essential to provide railway workers and technicians with the right equipment, especially high-performance lighting solutions. At Labérine Énergie, we offer robust, self-contained lighting systems, specifically designed to meet the needs of the rail industry.

Lighting solutions for railway worksites

Whether you need to replace rails, check the condition of switches, or secure a work area at night, choosing reliable site lighting is essential. Railway worksites often present specific constraints: difficult-to-access areas, restricted spaces between rails, or variable weather conditions.

Our portable lighting equipment, such as self-contained LED floodlights or mobile lighting masts, bring powerful, even light to where it's needed, even in the most confined environments. Thanks to their battery autonomy and resistance to outdoor conditions, our solutions guarantee optimum visibility for maintenance teams, while reducing the risk of accidents.

What technical features are essential for railway maintenance?

The equipment used by railway maintenance technicians and operatives must meet precise technical criteria to adapt to the demanding conditions of this field of activity. Indeed, work on railroads often takes place in difficult environments: at night, in bad weather, in damp or dusty areas. These conditions call for lighting solutions that offer optimum visibility while guaranteeing durability, performance and safety.

Here are the key features that ensure reliability, speed and efficiency in railway maintenance operations:

1. Suitable luminous intensity (Lumens)

In dimly lit or nocturnal environments, high luminous intensity is essential. However, it is crucial that lighting is adjustable to meet specific needs: lighting large areas or focusing on specific zones. Labérine offers lighting solutions that provide optimum, adjustable brightness for every situation.

2. Tightness and strength

Weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow or heavy dust demand robust equipment with a high protection rating. Our lighting solutions are designed to withstand the elements, guaranteeing safe operation whatever the conditions.

What's more, railway construction sites expose equipment to shock, vibration and the risk of falling objects. Our products are highly impact-resistant, meeting the most stringent standards to ensure maximum durability.

3. Autonomy and power source

Track operations can last several hours, often far from any power source. That's why autonomy is an essential criterion. Our battery-powered, self-contained lighting solutions enable extended use. For longer-term needs, we offer worksite batteries that provide reliable, long-lasting power.

At Labérine, we understand the importance of high-performance lighting tailored to the requirements of railway operations. For several years now, we have been committed to offering tailor-made equipment, designed to meet the specific constraints of this sector. Our solutions combine performance, durability and safety, to support professionals in their most technical missions.

Our lighting and power solutions for the rail industry

At Labérine Énergie, we offer a complete range of lighting and power supply solutions to meet the specific requirements of railway worksites.

Area and precision lighting solutions

  1. K9 rechargeable spotlight
  • Light output: up to 6,600 Lumens
  • Autonomy: up to 8h30
  • Protection rating: IP54 (water and dust resistant)
  • Lighting height: up to 1.30 m
  • Applications: Ideal for localized work in small to medium-sized areas, such as rail or sleeper inspection.
  1. K10 rechargeable spotlight
  • Light output: up to 12,000 Lumens
  • Modularity: 3 swivel heads for directional or area lighting
  • Applications: Perfect for large work areas or those requiring precise directional lighting, e.g. turnout work.
  1. ALPHALUXX projector
  • Light output: up to 40,000 Lumens
  • Quick mounting: Easy installation using powerful magnets (540 N) or mast-mounting brackets
  • Applications: Designed to illuminate large areas during complex railway operations, such as rail replacement or maintenance work on long sections of track.

Mobile power supply solutions for rail operations

To complement our lighting equipment, Labérine Énergie offers portable power solutions specially designed to meet the needs of railway worksites. Our products combine performance, practicality and robustness to guarantee reliable power supply in all conditions.

Portable worksite batteries
Our worksite batteries are compatible with all our lighting solutions, and offer autonomy ranging from 6 to 12 hours. Lightweight, durable and easy to transport, they are perfectly adapted to the needs of technicians in the field.

Portable generators
Available in a range of power ratings from 750W to 8,000W, our portable generators are designed to provide reliable power for long operations, while guaranteeing total flexibility in the field.