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Development of the Future Rail Freight System to Reduce the Occurrences and Impact of Derailment

Objective

D-RAIL will focus on freight traffic, identifying root causes of derailment of particular significance to freight vehicles, which have a wider range of operating parameters (as a result of the huge range in loads, speeds and maintenance quality) than passenger vehicles. One key question that will be studied is how independent minor faults (e.g. a slight track twist and a failing bearing) could combine to cause a derailment. D-RAIL will extend this study to include the expected demands on the rail freight system forecast for 2050, such as heavier axle loads, faster freight vehicle speeds for time-sensitive – low volume high value high speed services (LVHVHS) – goods, radically new vehicle designs, or longer train consists. A set of alarm limits will be specified which can be selected as appropriate by infrastructure managers, depending on local conditions.


In tandem with the above analysis, current monitoring systems (both wayside and vehicle-mounted) and developing technologies will be assessed with respect to their ability to identify developing faults and potential dangers. Where current systems are shown to be deficient, the requirements for future monitoring systems will be specified. D-RAIL will also examine vehicle identification technologies, such as the standards- and interoperability-focussed RFID system being implemented by GS1 and Trafikverket.

Integration of alarm limits, monitoring systems and vehicles across national borders and network boundaries will be examined and a deployment plan set out based on RAMS and LCC analyses. Procedures for applying speed limits to faulty vehicles, or taking them out of service, will be set out; this will include communication with the parties responsible for the transport of the freight and for maintenance of the vehicle. This will input to standards, regulations and international contracts.

For field testing and validation, D-RAIL will have access to VUZ’s test track in the Czech Republic.

Call for proposal

FP7-SST-2011-RTD-1
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Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Address
Kings Gate
NE1 7RU Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Carol Huntley (Mrs.)
EU contribution
€ 567 315,20

Participants (21)

UNION INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER
France
EU contribution
€ 244 224
Address
Rue Jean Rey 16
75015 Paris

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Other
Administrative Contact
Aline Wego (Ms.)
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
United Kingdom
EU contribution
€ 76 150
Address
The Helicon 1 South Place
EC2M 2RB London

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Other
Administrative Contact
Jill Moore (Ms.)
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN
Austria
EU contribution
€ 263 623
Address
Karlsplatz 13
1040 Wien

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Norbert Ostermann (Prof.)
PANTEIA BV
Netherlands
EU contribution
€ 78 200
Address
Bredewater 26
2715 CA Zoetermeer

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Administrative Contact
Kees Nederstigt (Mr.)
CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOGSKOLA AB
Sweden
EU contribution
€ 250 468
Address
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412 96 Goteborg

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Katarina Ekman (Ms.)
POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Italy
EU contribution
€ 143 988
Address
Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci 32
20133 Milano

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Simonetta Danesi (Dr.)
THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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United Kingdom
EU contribution
€ 1 552,76
Address
Oxford Road All Saints Building
M15 6BH Manchester
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Paul Allen (Dr.)
LUCCHINI RS SPA
Italy
EU contribution
€ 25 625
Address
Via Oberdan 6/a
25128 Brescia

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Claudio Sonzogni (Dr.)
MER MEC SPA
Italy
EU contribution
€ 284 160
Address
Via Oberdan 70
70043 Monopoli

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Administrative Contact
Patrizia Sforza (Dr.)
FAIVELEY TRANSPORT ITALIA SPA

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Italy
Address
Via Volvera 51
10045 Piossasco To
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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Administrative Contact
Setha Net (Mr.)
TELSYS GMBH
Germany
EU contribution
€ 61 389
Address
Werdauer Strasse 1-3
01069 Dresden

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Sven Scholz (Dr.)
OLTIS GROUP AS
Czechia
EU contribution
€ 25 200
Address
Dr Milady Horakove 1200/27a
77900 Olomouc

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Administrative Contact
Miroslav Haltuf (Mr.)
VYZKUMNY USTAV ZELEZNICNI, AS
Czechia
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€ 145 248
Address
Novodvorska 1698
14201 Praha Branik

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Administrative Contact
Hejzlar Lukas (Mr.)
DEUTSCHE BAHN AG
Germany
EU contribution
€ 337 450
Address
Potsdamer Platz 2
10785 Berlin

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Administrative Contact
Andrea Schaer (Ms.)
HARSCO RAIL LIMITED
United Kingdom
EU contribution
€ 108 240
Address
Kingston Road 299
KT22 7SG Leatherhead

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Allan Zarembski (Dr.)
SCHWEIZERISCHE BUNDESBAHNEN SBB
Switzerland
EU contribution
€ 46 817
Address
Hilfikerstrasse 1
3014 Bern

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Administrative Contact
Urs Nietlispach (Mr.)
OBB-Infrastruktur AG
Austria
EU contribution
€ 41 280
Address
Praterstern 3
1020 Wien

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Administrative Contact
Karl Pumper (Mr.)
SOCIETE NATIONALE SNCF
France
EU contribution
€ 56 400
Address
2 Place Aux Etoiles
93200 St Denis

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Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Administrative Contact
Michel Pineau (Mr.)
TRAFIKVERKET - TRV
Sweden
EU contribution
€ 75 900
Address
Roda Vagen 1
781 89 Borlange

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Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
Administrative Contact
Helena Wesstrom (Ms.)
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
United Kingdom
EU contribution
€ 87 035,04
Address
Queensgate
HD1 3DH Huddersfield

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Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Administrative Contact
Denise Ogden (Ms.)
FAIVELEY TRANSPORT AMIENS
France
EU contribution
€ 78 200
Address
Rue Andre Durouchez 115 Zone Industrielle
80000 Amiens

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Administrative Contact
Nicolas Delbarre (Mr.)