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Bombardier focuses on
energy saving
ECO4 energy-saving power supply catenary can
technologies formed the focal be eliminated, raising the
point of Bombardier’s stand at acceptability of light rail in
Railtex. Visitors were invited the urban environment. A
to test their driving skills using prototype of the system is
a simulation of the company’s currently undergoing trials at
EBI Drive 50 driver assistance Bombardier’s Bautzen site in
system. Equally suitable for Germany.
installation on new-build The FLEXX Eco bogie was
vehicles or retrofitting to also featured. By no means
existing rolling stock, this new – some 590 are in
assists drivers in optimising service in the UK alone under
their driving style with a view Class 220/221/222 DEMUs,
to conserving energy. Traction the FLEXX Eco forms a key
energy savings of up to 15% component of Bombardier’s
can be achieved, with further bid for to supply the new
economies made in reduced fleet of Thameslink EMUs,
maintenance of running gear, for which a preferred bidder
brakes and track. should be announced in
More details were also October. The bogie’s compact
The Bombardier stand welcomed a steady flow of visitors
available of the recently and low weight design is also responding to the next year will see one of its
announced Primove system delivers a 30% reduction in Department for Transport’s Derby products in the global
for catenary-free operation total mass and unsprung mass, latest invitation for tenders spotlight when Electrostar
of trams and metros. By resulting in significant savings to supply DMUs for several EMUs supplied under a
using inductive power in energy consumption and UK operators. It has recently technology transfer deal for
transfer via components noise emissions. been named preferred bidder South Africa’s Gautrain project
under the vehicle and As well as bidding for the to produce 120 cars for new convey fans to soccer World
beneath the track, overhead Thameslink trains, Bombardier Stansted Express EMUs and Cup matches.
Rail Alliance sponsors
Networking Reception
GE Transportation prepares
for UK loco market entry
The sponsor of a well business development advice
attended Networking and assistance.
Thirty PowerHaul high-powered diesel-electric
Reception on the opening Recent Rail Alliance
locomotives due to be delivered to Freightliner Group
day of Railtex 2009 was initiatives include
from later this year represent GE Transportation’s
Rail Alliance, which also collaboration with Worcester
first entry into the UK and European market. Present
participated in the show Business School at the
on the company’s stand at Railtex in model form
along with six of its member University of Worcester to
only, the Type PH37ACmi machines will incorporate
companies. Formed in 2008 develop an MBA programme
GE Transportation’s most technologically advanced
to provide a forum where aimed at senior managers in
its members can network, the rail sector for which the
locomotive engine to date. Combined with other
collaborate, innovate and first students were accepted
onboard systems this is claimed to reduce fuel use by
thrive, Rail Alliance offers earlier this year.
up to 9% compared to current existing fleet averages.
some 1,160 mostly small and
Also featured by the firm was RailEdge, an integrated
medium-sized companies an
traffic management system that in the UK controls most
entry point to the rail market.
of the West Coast Main Line. The system was installed
The Alliance made full
as part of modernisation of the route, allowing up to
use of the opportunities
1,000 additional train movements per week and a 70%
provided by Railtex to outline increase in freight capacity.
its extensive programme Elsewhere in Europe, GE Transportation has recently
of activities to support been awarded a €62 million contract by Rotterdamse
firms seeking rail business,
Elektrische Tram to modernise the signalling and
including Meet the Buyer
communication systems of the Rotterdam Metro.
and networking/technology
Exhibitors and visitors relax during
the reception at the end of the
events, industry seminars and show’s opening day
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