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Low Impact Light Rail. 21 January 2014. Research spend 7.8%. Research spend 0.8%. www.riagb.org.uk innovate@riagb.org.uk. For Track we are seeking solutions that address one or more of the following Reduce the whole-life cost of track and support
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Low Impact Light Rail 21 January 2014
www.riagb.org.uk innovate@riagb.org.uk
For Track we are seeking solutions that address one or more of the following • Reduce the whole-life cost of track and support • Reduce the time to construct track, particularly in urban situations, and the associated disruption to businesses and the public • Reduce the impact on statutory undertakers’ equipment within the carriageway and associated cost and time impacts • Solutions addressing the construction phase and/or maintenance and rail replacement For energy infrastructure we are seeking solutions that address one or more of • Reduce the total environmental impact of supplying traction power to light rail vehicles • Reduce the whole life cost of energy supply for light rail vehicles
Key Dates: • Competition Launch 13 January 2014 • Deadline for Questions 27 February 2014 • Registration deadline 21 February 2014 • Deadline for applications 7 March 2014 • Assessment of applications Period to 28 March 2014 • Possible interview phase Period to 28 March 2014 • Shortlist and unsuccessful applicants notified April 2014 • Contracts awarded April 2014
Low Impact Light Rail www.uktram.co.uk