Introducing aerospace materials to rail

Lead Participant: LONDON UNDERGROUND LTD

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 LTD £103,629 £ 18,788
 

Participant

WABTEC RAIL LIMITED £24,561 £ 12,281
BALLARD MOTIVE SOLUTIONS LTD.
WABTEC UK LIMITED
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON £68,017 £ 68,017
ATKINS LIMITED £74,863 £ 36,451
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL £48,254 £ 24,127

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