PROGRAMME
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Using
hydrogen to
raise diesel
performance
PROGRAMME: Rail Industry Support Engine
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to look at
options for developing a ‘radical train’ which
will offer a measurable step change in
performance of train systems on GB railways.
SOLUTION: The H2gogo project looks at adding
hydrogen to fuel to enable engines to burn
efficiently, producing significantly reduced
emissions and the potential for fuel reduction.
The consortium plans to design and develop a
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rail vehicle demonstrator which will be tested
on a Class 66 loco for a period of 3 months.
This will quantify the benefits H2gogo’s
electrolytic hydrogen gas generator can deliver
by assessing, via independent verification, the
emissions reduction and potential fuel
efficiency.
H2gogo’s technology has been proven to
dramatically reduce emissions on road vehicles,
plant machinery and generators.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sheila Docker
H2GOGO Industries, Harrow
01494 817174
Sheila@h2gogo.com
ADVANTAGES:
A thorough and technically rigorous examination
of the use of hydrogen to improve the
performance of diesel combustion engines in the
rail industry.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Reduced emissions, reduced fuel
costs, health benefits
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
To TRL 8-9 by 2016-17
BENEFICIARIES:
TOCs, public
KEYCHALLENGES:
Fault assessment and industry entry
barriers for qualification
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PROGRAMME
RAD
Composite
materials for
lightweight
trains
PROGRAMME: Radical Train
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to look at
options for developing a ‘radical train’ which
will offer a measurable step change in
performance of train systems on GB railways.
SOLUTION: The ACIS (Advanced Composite
Integrated Structure) Project will develop
composite components for train carriages.
The use of composite materials in the
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manufacture of rail vehicle structures can
provide significant mass savings. Lighter rail
vehicles can lead to a reduction in both energy
usage and track damage, as well as increases in
acceleration and braking performance
Phase One is to understand the current use of
the technology, identify the commercially
viable opportunities in rail vehicles, and
develop an industry roadmap.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Steve Sheldon
Bombardier Transportation, Derby
0133 2266107
steve.sheldon@uk.transport.
bombardier.com
ADVANTAGES:
The use of composite materials for the
manufacture of structural parts, and consideration
of life cycle costs, are novel within the rail industry.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Lighter trains lead to better reliability
and improved customer experience
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
To TRL 4 by late 2015
BENEFICIARIES:
TOCs, Train manufacturers
KEYCHALLENGES:
Technical and economic challenges of
composite materials
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PROGRAMME
RAD
Testing a new
traction
system for
light rail
vehicles
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PROGRAMME: Radical Train
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to look at
options for developing a ‘radical train’ which
will offer a measurable step change in
performance of train systems on GB railways.
This addresses technical issues such as the cost
of rail wear on tight radii curves on tramways,
nuisance noise generated by wheel slip on
these curves, and the restrictions of 25m radii
curves in urban areas.
SOLUTION: The Wheelmotor Demonstrator
will develop, test and demonstrate a
traction system for Light Rail vehicles. This
will be based on both SET's Wheelmotor
technology and advanced steering control.
The solution delivers multiple benefits including
superior dynamic performance afforded by
directly acting permanent-magnet synchronous
Wheelmotors and the removal of the need for
trackside lubrication systems.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Neil Cooney
Stored Energy Technology Ltd (SET)
01332346035
Neil.Cooney@set.gb.com
ADVANTAGES:
This solution will free the industry from the
fundamental limitations imposed by the
traditional solid axle wheelset.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
reduced environmental impact,
enhanced performance
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
To TRL 4 by late 2015
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, Train manufacturers, public
KEYCHALLENGES:
finding suitable test and validation
sites
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PROGRAMME
RAD
Modelling
future ways of
running the
network
PROGRAMME: Radical Train
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to look at
options for developing a ‘radical train’ which
will offer a measurable step change in
performance of train systems on GB railways.
SOLUTION: The ‘Seamless Interchangeability’
project is a radical approach to relieving the key
capacity constraints of today’s railway network,
using a network model.
relieving these capacity constraints, looking to
modify the existing network over the 3-30 year
time horizon, to ensure maximum benefit is
derived from ERTMS, etc.
Seamless interchangeability is a concept for
future rail travel, using long trains which can
split and join on the move and allows
passengers to walk through and ‘change’ trains
without stopping.
This will demonstrate different approaches to
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Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kevin Burnham, Control Theory
and Applications Centre
0247 7659196
k.burnham@coventry.ac.uk
ADVANTAGES:
This project aims to develop a fictitious, yet
realistic, train network model to evaluate the
potential benefits of radically different ways of
running trains.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Increased capacity, improved
customer experience
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
Feasibility completed by 2016
BENEFICIARIES:
IM, TOCs
KEYCHALLENGES:
Ensuring the modelled network is
appropriately complex
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PROGRAMME
RAD
A low carbon
lightweight
railcar for the
UK
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PROGRAMME: Radical Train
PROBLEM STATEMENT: We need to look at
options for developing a ‘radical train’ which
will offer a measurable step change in
performance of train systems on GB railways.
SOLUTION: The Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail)
Consortium will design, test and build a
complete low carbon lightweight railcar as a
concept demonstrator. This will promote low
cost connections to regional and rural areas.
It will include a modular design and innovative
interior packaging appropriate to shorter
distance and relatively low speed operations.
It will build on the concept of a ‘self-propelled
bogie’ (previously developed) featuring an
integral diesel electric series hybrid drivetrain
with regenerative braking and energy storage.
This will unlock the wider market for innovative
light rail schemes (potentially including
tramways in the longer term) in the UK.
Project Details
BENEFITS:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Martin Pemberton, TDI Ltd
Revolution VLR Consortium
01789 205011
martin.p@tdi.uk.com
ADVANTAGES:
The modular design will enable localised assembly
without the need for complex tooling and
equipment, and will allow for different railcar
configurations.
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Solutions Catalogue (projects)
November 6, 2015
DRAFT for consideration
Increased sustainability, improved
regional customer experience
PROJECTED IMPLEMENTATION
Ready by 2018
BENEFICIARIES:
TOCs, regional rail users
KEYCHALLENGES:
Designing an economic modular
body, and crashworthiness levels
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