RSSB2687 - T1144 - Braking in snow conditions
Following the derailment of a container-carrying train at Carr Bridge on 4th January 2010, the relevance of the rule book instructions for running brake tests in snow was questioned. The incident at Carr Bridge was preceded by a similar runaway incident at Carstairs on 22nd December 2009. The rule book at the time of these incidents (GERT8000 TW1) stated the following instructions when encountering fallen snow : "You must make a full-service application of the automatic brake every three to five minutes and make su...
Buyer
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD LIMITED
Value
£50,000
Published
16 Mar 2018
Closes
11 Apr 2018
Procurement details
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Contracts Finder
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
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CPV classifications
73000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services
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Lot default RSSB2687 - T1144 - Braking in snow conditions
£50,000
Following the derailment of a container-carrying train at Carr Bridge on 4th January 2010, the relevance of the rule book instructions for running brake tests in snow was questioned. The incident at Carr Bridge was preceded by a similar runaway incident at Carstairs on 22nd December 2009. The rule book at the time of these incidents (GERT8000 TW1) stated the...
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RSSB2687 - T1144 - Braking in snow conditions - I.T.T
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RSSB2687 - T1144 - Braking in snow conditions- Research&Development Terms & Conditions
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