Overview
Come be a part of The Railway Challenge 2019,
organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Railway Division). This
event showcases the culmination of locomotive building skills, expertise,
knowledge, and business acumen of 14 participating teams of undergraduates,
graduates in work and apprentices from across the UK and overseas.
Two days of miniature
locomotive testing on 14 engines designed and built by young undergraduates,
graduates and apprentices in early careers in industry.
Come support your
favourite team:
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1.
Huddersfield University
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2.
Warwick University
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3.
F H Aachen University of Applied Sciences and
Reuschling - Germany
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4.
Transport for London
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5.
Brunel University
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6.
Helwan University (Egypt)
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Ricardo Rail
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8.
University of Sheffield
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9.
Bombardier Transportation and University of
Derby
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10.
SNC-Lavalin Rail and Transit
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11.
Newcastle University
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12.
South Western Railway/CEMAST
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13.
Poznan University of Technology Poland
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14.
Network Rail
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Components of the
Challenge:
Track Based challenges:
Energy Storage Challenge
Traction Challenge
Ride Comfort Challenge
Noise Challenge
Auto-Stop Challenge
Maintainability Challenge
Reliability Challenge
Presentation challenges:
Design Challenge (Report)
Business Case Challenge (Presentation)
Technical Poster Challenge (Presentation
Innovation Challenge (Report)
Catering
Spectators will be able to purchase
hot beverages and snacks from the catering van on site between 08.00 and 17.00
on both days. No complimentary catering will be provided by the IMechE and the
caterers accept cash payments only. The catering van will be situated by the
station building on Saturday and Sunday. Snacks will also be available at the
Haven on Sunday during the Challenge/ Spectator Train runs.
Spectator trains
The best vantage point for the track-based challenges
will be on Sunday 1st July at The Haven. Trains will be running
between the Station and the Haven.
Spectators will also be able to walk down to The Haven,
which takes approximately 10 minutes from the Station building. This walk is
across fields and it is recommended that you dress accordingly, including
suitable footwear.
Updated Spectator
Information will be published here by February 2019:
https://www.imeche.org/events/challenges/railway-challenge/event-information
Register here