1. A Novel, Low Environmental Impact, Composite Railway Footbridge Project Costs: £399,466

The objective of this project is to demonstrate a new method of connecting fibre reinforced plastics together to form a footbridge.

The FRP TRUSS Connection System

The benefits of this technology include:

• A structure that is as stiff and strong as a steel equivalent but at least 60% lighter

• No maintenance requirements (corrosion)

• High thermal resistance and stability

• Easily maintained should vandalism occur

• Electrically non-conductive – Major benefits for electrified railways

• 75% reduction in carbon emissions

  A traditional Footbridge of the configuration that will be replicated using the FRP Truss System

2. Minimising disruption of overhead line renewals via novel headspan assemblies Project Costs: £321,542

The objective of this project is to demonstrate an innovative replacement for a Span Wire Clamp Assembly.

The benefits of the AUS’ design include:

• A reduction in components of more than 50% and a mass reduction of 66%

• An estimated 4-fold reduction in installation time

• Unconditional corrosion resistance

• A more reliable and resilient design – to be proven via testing and computational analysis

  Project Partners Include: