RSSB2711 - T1150 - A feasibility study into the use of High Voltage couplers on rolling stock
What the buyer wrote
Optimising the performance and reliability of existing and new electrification/pantograph systems remains a key focus for the rail industry. In recent years to increase capacity the use of electric multiple units formed of up to 3 units (for example a 12-car train formation) has become more widespread . At the same time opportunities have been taken to increase the speeds of services to fully utilise the capabilities of modern rolling stock, reduce journey times and essentially keep up with high speed services. It is understood that several Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) systems in GB were designed for single pantograph compatibility but have been progressively shown to be compatible with …
Details
- What the buyer calls it
- RSSB2711 - T1150 - A feasibility study into the use of High Voltage couplers on rolling stock
- How they are buying
- Advertised, open to anyoneAny supplier could bid without being invited first.
- Type
- services
- Suitable for small firms
- The buyer says yes. What that is worth
- Work starts
- 29 Aug 2018
- Work ends
- 29 Mar 2019
Who the buyer named
R&D Business Partner was the named contact on this notice.