PROGRAMME
ALE
A more
attractive OLE
support
structure
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PROGRAMME: Aesthetic OLE
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to create a
design that improves the aesthetics of the
overhead line equipment (OLE).
SOLUTION: The Moxon Architects/Mott
MacDonald design concept is for a single leg
supporting mast (for 1 track), with an
adapted version being developed for 2 or
more tracks.
The vertical steel leg is in galvanised steel,
fabricated in the form of a ‘V’. However, the
design can be adapted to other types of leg,
and the proposal is not restricted to this
particular leg design.
The solution is aesthetically superior, with a
modern, contemporary appearance including
the warm appearance of the laminated wood
element. It is also lower than the current
system with fewer parts to install or maintain.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ben Addy
Moxon Architects, Mott MacDonald
01339 742047
b.addy@moxonarchitects.com
ADVANTAGES:
This design is aesthetically superior to current
structures, with reduced maintenance costs, and
several patents ongoing.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Reduced environmental impact of
electrification, reduced costs
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
To TRL 6-7 by mid 2016
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, public
KEYCHALLENGES:
Route to market
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PROGRAMME
ALE
A more
attractive OLE
support
structure
PROGRAMME: Aesthetic OLE
consequent lowered foundation size and costs.
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to create a
design that improves the aesthetics of the
overhead line equipment (OLE).
It can easily to integrate into a slab track
solution, reducing the need for adjustment of
the catenary system.
SOLUTION: The proposal for an ‘Aesthetic
Overhead Line System’ is a simple T-shape
pylon configuration, centred between the
tracks, serving two tracks at the same time.
Slab track will reduce the maintenance costs,
the need for vegetation control, and give
excellent riding comfort, etc.
The solution is calm and aesthetically pleasing,
having only one pylon rather than two, with
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It has a small wire support arm, hanging as a
"jewel" below the cross arm, which easily
adjusts the catenary wire system.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brian Endahl
Bystrup Architects and Designers
+45 4023 6250
be@bystrup.dk
ADVANTAGES:
A visually very aesthetic T-shape configuration
serving two tracks, with only a small catenary
support arm.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Reduced environmental impact of
electrification, reduced costs
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
To TRL 6-7 by mid 2016
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, public
KEYCHALLENGES:
Route to market, possible public
opposition in the UK
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PROGRAMME
ALE
A more
attractive OLE
support
structure
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PROGRAMME: Aesthetic OLE
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to create a
design that improves the aesthetics of the
overhead line equipment (OLE).
SOLUTION: The Tomahawk overhead line
support structure reduces the visual impact,
and the number of parts, in the structure and
organises the conductors in a way that
improves their adaptation to the surrounding
landscape.
The ambition is also to make a cost efficient
design that is easy to install and maintain and a
more attractive alternative to current solution
for overhead lines.
The design is currently purely digital. Building a
prototype and testing it is the next step.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rasmus Jessing
COBE ApS, Copenhagen, DENMARK
+45 3254 4300
rje@cobe.dk
ADVANTAGES:
The unique feature of this more aesthetic
overhead line structure is the ‘S-Tube’ that
supports the contact wire.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Reduced environmental impact of
electrification, reduced costs
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
At TRL 4, to TRL 6-7 by 2017
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, public
KEYCHALLENGES:
Finding an end user willing to
implement the design
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