Research and Guidance on Stabilising Wagons to Prevent Drag-Brake and Runaway Events
RSSB · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Guidance on Stabilising Wagons to Prevent Drag-Brake and Runaway Events
Awarded 24 Aug 2023
Awarded24 Aug 2023
Value£70,580.01
SupplierRICARDO RAIL LIMITED
AgencyRSSB
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 7mo ago8mo term
Awarded 24 Aug 2023Expired 24 Apr 2024
About
RSSB awarded a contract to Ricardo Rail Limited for research to review and characterise opportunities to optimise the practice of stabilising wagons.
The project explored previous reviews of handbrakes and stabilisation, undertook new risk analysis to establish factors leading to drag-brake and runaway events, and provided good practice guidance surrounding the stabilisation of freight vehicles.
The contract value was £70,580.01.
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