On to rail-friendly vehicles
Description
That tracks and points need a lot of maintenance and renewal and are regularly disturbed is no news. That this requires a lot of money, a lot of (night-time) work and is not sustainable does not need to be said at length either. Much improvement has been initiated in the last two decades in the form of strengthening track and switch structures, redesigning them (e.g. elasticity) and optimally maintaining and conditioning the rails. Another improvement route is via steering towards a reduction of static and especially dynamic loads on the structure (the track's "stress state"). Some studies have been carried out here over the last year that are interesting to share and provide fodder for discussion. What else is possible in the future in this area?
A number of speakers will share with you the current state of technology and maintenance, research and projects around the vehicle/infra interface and challenges for the future.
Speakers for the introductions:
- Michael Steenbergen, TU Delft, and Edward de Jong, Lloyd's Register Rail, on study of effects of freight transport on the infra
- Martin Hiensch, Plurel, Study of VIRM swivel arm bearings, on a study of swivel arm bearings according to hydraulic principle for the VIRM
After the presentations, you will be divided into two workshops, to be chosen at your convenience. This presentation is not tightly linked to the evening's theme, but gives participants an insight into the project
16.30 hrs: Walk-in and welcome to TU Delft, Rolf Dollevoet, professor of rail engineering and rail systems expert ProRail
17.00 hrs: Introduction evening by Arjen Zoeteman, KIVI Rail Systems board member, policy advisor on technology policy ProRail and researcher rail engineering
17.10 hrs: Introductions by speakers on mentioned topics
18.00: Sandwich meal
18.30: 2 parallel workshops (rotating after half an hour)
Workshop 1: Edward de Jong, Michael Steenbergen: Continuation of the presentations, future of vehicle/infra design
Workshop 2: Joris Rouppe van der Voort, Nedtrain, Special: the VIRM overhaul
19.30: Closing and drinks
20.30: End
Location
TU Delft, Faculty CiTG, Lecture Hall F
Stevinweg 1 Delft
Organiser
Rail Systems
Name and contact details for information
For any questions, please contact Dr A. Zoeteman