Introducing aerospace materials to rail
Lead Participant:
LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED
Abstract
This project aims to develop a commercially viable, lightweight, rail carriage door using state-of-the-art composite materials and manufacturing processes as a first step towards achieving the goal of introducing light-weight trains through technology innovation from the aerospace industry.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON UNDERGROUND LIMITED | £103,629 | £ 18,788 |
Participant |
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| WABTEC RAIL LIMITED | £24,561 | £ 12,281 |
| UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON | £68,017 | £ 68,017 |
| ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED | £74,863 | £ 36,451 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | £48,254 | £ 24,127 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Francesco Cavallo (Project Manager) |