Feasibility Assessment of Magnetic Track Brakes on GB Mainline Network
RAIL SAFETY & STANDARDS BOARD LTD · Awarded contract
AwardedFeasibility Assessment of Magnetic Track Brakes on GB Mainline Network
Awarded 01 Dec 2015
Awarded01 Dec 2015
Value£71,483.00
SupplierRicardo Rail Limited
RegionLondon
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 10y 5mo ago6mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2015Expired 31 May 2016
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RAIL SAFETY & STANDARDS BOARD LTD awarded a contract to Ricardo Rail Limited for a detailed feasibility assessment of magnetic track brake (MTB) deployment on the GB mainline network, covering technical compatibility, application scenarios, and cost-benefit analysis.
The findings were intended to inform the proposed Railway Group Standard on MTB for emergency use (proposal 14/044), support decisions by train operating companies and Network Rail routes on MTB deployment for specific fleets and routes, and guide cross-industry discussion on the feasibility of non-emergency MTB use.
The contract value was AUD 71,483.
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