Network Rail – Rail Innovation & Development Centre (Tuxford)
TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES
Network Rail
RTS PRIORITY AREAS1
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.
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