Devising a solution for Vehicle-based switching Nabilah Farhat Dr. Christopher Ward & Dr. Roger Dixon Loughborough University UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase

Slide 2 Introduction  Switches and crossings (S&Cs) create a multi-route rail network  Replacement uses 2/3 rd of track maintenance costs  This project will aim to develop a proof of concept for vehicle instead of track-based switching

UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 3 Project Plan Implement active control of bogies Actuators with conventional wheelsets Independently rotating wheelsets Comparison of active vs passive Combination of active control and conventional switches Purely passive switches

UKACC PhD Presentation Showcase Slide 4 Potential impact  Active elements could fully control the vehicle  Reduce maintenance costs  Increased system reliability  Could be combined with electronic coupling systems  Operational flexibility TimeToPlat.Exp. 19:12Guildford11 On Time 19:15Hampton Court11 On Time 19:18Guildford11 On Time 19:21Shepperton11 On Time 19:25 Chessington Sth 11 On Time 19:27 Exeter St Davids 9 On Time 19:27Westbury9 On Time 19:29Woking11 On Time 19:33Dorking11 On Time 19:36Strawberry Hill11 On Time 19:46 Southampton Ctl 9 On Time 19:52Portsmth & Ssea 9On Time

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