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Southend pier's battery electric ultra-light rail train
The ticket to more sustainable transport
Park World takes a look at how Severn Lamb works with clients to build bespoke solutions which put sustainability first
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evern Lamb has long led the way in the design and manufacture of leisure and resort transport. Rolling out an incredibly
diverse range of bespoke vehicles from its factory in Alcester, Warwickshire, the UK-based business has built a global client-base and a stellar reputation since its inception in 1947. With a product range covering almost every
mode of visitor transport - from park trains to trams and trolleys, road trains, and special purpose vehicles - plus an impressive design and engineering services offering, Severn Lamb is a specialist in providing high-quality, tailor-made solutions. Challenging custom projects are Severn Lamb’s strong suit, helping clients take their vision from
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concept to reality with ease - and when it comes to client requests and requirements, sustainability has been climbing the priority ladder. An example is Severn Lamb’s recent project
involving the design and manufacture of two Battery Electric Ultra-Light Rail trains, which came into service at Southend Pier in Southend-on-Sea, Essex this spring. Severn Lamb had also developed Southend Pier’s
previous diesel trains, and while these provided an excellent service for the 36 years since they were first opened by Princess Anne in 1986, Southend- on-Sea City Council required a more sustainable transport solution for the pier.
Next stop: carbon neutral A public tender was issued for the design and manufacture of two eco-friendly trains - clean transportation which would help Southend-on-Sea City Council to achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral. Severn Lamb was awarded the contract for the new trains, which feature a clean, sustainable drive system, modern styling and state-of-the-art passenger experience technologies. Following initial submission of the concept to
the client, this concept was then refined multiple times in a collaborative process for which Severn Lamb is renowned in the industry. This is a business that makes a point of working closely with its clients to achieve their end goals. Clients won’t
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