In order to maintain the stability of transport services to isolated areas of Holguin. The railway sector applies science and technological innovation. Aimed at improving the state of the means, building new ones and repairing tracks.
José Luis Pérez Rodríguez, director of the Basic Business Unit (UEB in the Spanish acronym). Rafael Freyre Railways, an entity also known as Transferraz. Explained to ACN that in a complex economic context. With the intensification of coercive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba. Which causes the scarcity of resources such as fuel, lubricants, welding and screws. They use innovation in favor of the well-being of the people.
With the social purpose of transferring passengers to five popular councils of the coastal municipality. From the machining workshop they assembled the three motor cars that they have in operation. And assume maintenance by replacing parts of other equipment. Including the transmissions of disused locomotives and reversible intermediate boxes to solve speed problems.
Alberto Pupo Lorenzo, head of the workshop and Railway Transport Specialist. Pointed out that one of the most complex tasks undertaken is the adaptation of the wheels of these means. Which were previously buses, and that they must be rectified for use in 30-inch lines, one of the narrowest in the country.
He also added that through the work of a specialized brigade they keep intact the nearly 55 kilometers of tracks. That Rafael Freyre travel and from there they manufacture most of the parts they use. Among them, the water shutoff, screws and nuts used in the only machine of of steam that they have.
Pérez Rodríguez commented that the UEB has two historical facilities: a motor car from 1938 and the locomotive 1180 “La Mambisita”. Considered the oldest in the country and the oldest in Latin America in operation. Respectively, so they are working on their preservation.
Antonio Lorenzo Pupo, a railway equipment mechanic. Pointed out that to keep the latter, which dates back to 1882. In optimal condition, a lot of effort is required. Since it is difficult to find components that replace the originals. So they resort to the local manufacture of aggregates such as pistons, cylinders and rings, made from compatible metal parts.
The director also added that these efforts demonstrate the quality and preparation of the group of workers. Who in addition to the sustainability of the service. Add the rigorous compliance with technical standards that guarantee the safety of the nearly 500 passengers they transport every day.
With information from Cuban News Agency
Translated by Radio Angulo
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