TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES

Network Rail

Network Rail – Rail Innovation & Development Centre (Tuxford)

RTS PRIORITY AREAS

Capability Statement

Our RIDC site in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, spurs off the Robin Hood line to provide 10 miles of single-line test track with a three-mile double section, capable of testing up to 75mph. The facility, which we own and operate, comprises a short section of non-live 25kV type catenary and a short section of non-live 3rd/4th rail. As well as providing a safe operating environment for testing, RIDC Tuxford is also used by the rail industry to deliver training and competency assessments.

Capability – Systems

Raised check rail; Canted track up to 200mm; Various purpose in-built track faults; Lifting and thimbling area; Tamper and stoneblower test area; data loggers/recorders, pressure transducer; Brake test equipment, e.g. slip and handbrake; TSI noise test equipment; Video recording equipment; Rail Vehicles; On Track Machines; On Track Plant; Signalling and Telecoms; Track incl switch and crossings; Lineside.; Thimbling training area; Tamper training area; Plain line track – jointed and welded; Single and double track; Switch and crossings, various e.g. double slip, CV9.25, AV6; Tunnel and deep cutting; Earthworks and embankments; Bridges (under and over); Short section of OLE and 3rd/4th Rail; Capability to install permanent or temporary infrastructure equipment or systems, e.g. track circuits; Raised check rail; Canted track up to 200mm; Various purpose in-built track faults;  Covered inspection shed. Permanent way; Electrical systems; Overhead line; Propulsion systems; Brakes; Under carriage/wheels; Coupling systems; Control systems; Interlocking; signalling systems; telecommunications; Other.

Capability – Testing

Testing, trialling and commissioning of Rail Vehicles; testing, trialling and commissioning of all Infrastructure based systems and equipment; General static and dynamic testing (up to 75 m/hour) for Rail Vehicles, On Track Plant and infrastructure based systems and equipment; Full range of On Track Plant testing to Railway Industry Standards as required by RIS1530; Adhesion testing up 1:25; Compressive force to 80m radius; Slip brake testing; Hand brake testing; Noise testing as prescribed by TSI; Static test; Dynamic test; Acoustic test; Weighting test; Other.

Location key contacts

Name: RIDC enquiries
Email: RIDC@networkrail.co.uk

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