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LOCOMOTIVE STARTING ASSIST SYSTEM

KickStart

Supercapacitor Starting Assist System

Designed for railway applications, KickStart uses advanced supercapacitor technology to deliver reliable engine starting, reduce battery strain, and improve locomotive availability.

LOCOMOTIVE STARTING ASSIST SYSTEM

KickStart

Supercapacitor Starting Assist System

Designed for railway applications, KickStart uses advanced supercapacitor technology to deliver reliable engine starting, reduce battery strain, and improve locomotive availability.

OVERVIEW

Reliable Starting for Demanding Railway Operations

KickStart is an advanced locomotive starting assist system that uses supercapacitor technology to provide additional cranking power during engine starts. By supporting the locomotive batteries during high-current starting events, KickStart helps prevent voltage drop, reduce battery strain, and ensure reliable engine starts in even the most demanding operating conditions.

Designed for freight and passenger locomotives, KickStart improves fleet availability, extends battery life, reduces maintenance requirements, and integrates seamlessly with Automatic Engine Stop-Start (AESS) systems to maximise fuel savings and operational efficiency.

Extended battery life and reduced battery strain

Seamless integration with AESS systems

Maintenance-free solid-state design

Voltage stabilisation during engine cranking

Reliable cold weather performance

Supercapacitor-assisted engine starting

OVERVIEW

Reliable Starting for Demanding Railway Operations

KickStart is an advanced locomotive starting assist system that uses supercapacitor technology to provide additional cranking power during engine starts. By supporting the locomotive batteries during high-current starting events, KickStart helps prevent voltage drop, reduce battery strain, and ensure reliable engine starts in even the most demanding operating conditions.

Designed for freight and passenger locomotives, KickStart improves fleet availability, extends battery life, reduces maintenance requirements, and integrates seamlessly with Automatic Engine Stop-Start (AESS) systems to maximise fuel savings and operational efficiency.

Extended battery life and reduced battery strain

Seamless integration with AESS systems

Maintenance-free solid-state design

Voltage stabilisation during engine cranking

Reliable cold weather performance

Supercapacitor-assisted engine starting

WHY CHOOSE KICKSTART?

Designed for reliable locomotive starting

Enhanced Fleet Availability

Improves locomotive readiness and operational performance across the fleet.

Maintenance-Free Operation

Solid-state supercapacitor technology requires no routine servicing.

Lower Fuel Consumption

Works alongside AESS systems to reduce unnecessary idling and improve fuel efficiency.

Reduced Downtime

Minimises battery-related start failures to keep locomotives operating reliably.

Extended Battery Life

Reduces battery stress during engine cranking, helping increase service life and lower replacement costs.

Improved Starting Reliability

Ensures dependable engine starts, even with weakened batteries or in harsh operating conditions.

WHY CHOOSE KICKSTART?

Designed for reliable locomotive starting

Enhanced Fleet Availability

Improves locomotive readiness and operational performance across the fleet.

Maintenance-Free Operation

Solid-state supercapacitor technology requires no routine servicing.

Lower Fuel Consumption

Works alongside AESS systems to reduce unnecessary idling and improve fuel efficiency.

Reduced Downtime

Minimises battery-related start failures to keep locomotives operating reliably.

Extended Battery Life

Reduces battery stress during engine cranking, helping increase service life and lower replacement costs.

Improved Starting Reliability

Ensures dependable engine starts, even with weakened batteries or in harsh operating conditions.

APPLICATIONS

Supporting Reliable Locomotive Operations

KickStart is designed to improve locomotive starting reliability across a wide range of railway applications, helping operators reduce downtime, extend battery life, and improve fleet availability.

Freight Locomotives
Battery Life Optimisation
Automatic Engine Stop-Start (AESS) Systems
Battery Life Optimisation
Fleet Reliability Programmes
Cold Weather Operations
Passenger Locomotives
Freight Locomotives

APPLICATIONS

Supporting Reliable Locomotive Operations

Freight Locomotives
Battery Life Optimisation
Automatic Engine Stop-Start (AESS) Systems
Battery Life Optimisation
Fleet Reliability Programmes
Cold Weather Operations
Passenger Locomotives
Freight Locomotives
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Building the safer rail of tomorrow — together.

Speak with our team about the right products, solutions, and support for your rail applications.

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Building the safer rail
of tomorrow — together.

Speak with our team about the right products, solutions, and support for your rail applications.

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