17 marzo 2022 anni - (UK) Movable overhead electrification to decarbonise freight

Descrizione:

The use of a moveable overhead conductor rail to eliminate the need to use diesel locomotives at freight terminals where traditional fixed electrification equipment would obstruct loading and unloading is being demonstrated in the UK, and a trial in India is planned.

The Decarbonisation & Electrification of Freight Terminals project began in 2020 when the Rail Forum Midlands industry association issued a calls for ideas to reduce rail freight emissions.

Swiss electrification equipment specialist Furrer+Frey’s UK business suggested the use of movable 25 kV 50 Hz overhead to eliminate the need for diesel traction at terminals, and after the concept received positive feedback from the wider industry, a successful bid was made for £345 404 of funding under the Department for Transport and Innovate UK’s First of a Kind technology programme.

The DEFT project is being undertaken by Furrer+Frey GB in partnership with operator GB Railfreight and construction materials company Tarmac. Installation at the demonstration site was undertaken by SPL Powerlines.

https://www.railwaygazette.com/uk/movable-overhead-electrification-to-decarbonise-freight/61184.article