In a bid to enhance efficiency and elevate the quality of our railcar production, we have recently integrated a cutting-edge welding robot into our in-house workshop at WSO in Ostróda, Poland. This move marks a significant advancement in the realm of railcar manufacturing, promising streamlined processes and heightened precision.

Upskilling the Workshop’s Workforce
“We also recognize that responsibility of upskilling our workforce,” adds Slawomir. He continues, “Digitalization and automation have reached our workshops and new skillsets are required to handle welding robots now, which is why we have invested in training programs to equip staff with the necessary expertise in robotic operation and programming.” This initiative not only enhances operational efficiency, but also underscores the company’s commitment to fostering technological proficiency among its workforce.

GATX Rail Europe is ready to optimize its in-house assembly of tank railcars and limited editions of new-built railcars. As the welding robot continues to be programed for new welding tasks, including the fabrication of additional components, our teams are ready to embrace the new way of working in the workshop.