Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Free and open to all
Overview
Magnetic Track Brakes (MTBs) are a form of brake, mounted on the bogie frame between the wheels. When the MTB is lowered to contact the rail, a magnetic clamping force is developed between the MTB and the rail. Friction between the MTB and the rail creates a braking force which contributes to train deceleration.
MTBs are not routinely used on Great Britain (GB) mainline rail, although they are used extensively throughout mainland Europe and on GB tramways.
The presentation will explore how MTB’s work and the potential compatibility issues with railway infrastructure, and will also describe the steps currently being taken to encourage the introduction of MTBs on GB Mainline rail.
Day 1
17:30 - Lecture Programme
17.30 – Registration
18.00 – Lecture begins
19.00 – Q&A
19.30 – Lecture ends
Liam Purcell: Principal Consultant, Track and Wheel-Rail Interface Assurance, Ricardo Rail
Liam is a Chartered Civil Engineer with fourteen years’ experience in the railway industry; primarily as a track consultant, and with particular expertise in wheel-rail adhesion, vehicle-track interaction and derailment investigation. Recent work includes industry research projects and independent assurance of infrastructure projects. He is familiar with the installation, renewal and maintenance of railway track, and has a sound understanding of railway vehicles, including the installation of specialist systems.
Paul Allen: Assistant Director, Institute of Railway Research, University of Huddersfield
As assistant director of the Institute of Railway Research Paul is a recognised expert in railway vehicle dynamics and wheel-rail interaction. His main research activities are in the field of wheel-rail contact and computer modelling of railway vehicle suspensions, a small and highly specialised area which has a major influence on the behaviour of railways and track. He has been working in this area for over 15 years and has built up a substantial international reputation for the work carried out by himself and the team. He has published widely in the field and is a co-author of the ‘Handbook of Railway Vehicle Dynamics’ which includes contributions from many leading experts and is the established text in this field.
Malcolm Dobell: Non Executive Director, CPC Systems
Malcolm Dobell is an experience rolling stock engineer, Fellow of the Institution and a past chairman of the Railway Division. Before retiring from full time work in 2014, he was Head of Train Systems Engineering (trains signalling, track and power) for London Underground. in his 49th year in the industry, Malcolm is currently a non Executive Director of CPC Systems, a consultancy that helps railways improve their performance using "big data". In his spare time he writes for the Rail Engineer magazine and is Chair of Governors at a large secondary school in Milton Keynes.
Bookings via your online account are currently unavailable. We are working to restore this as soon as we can.
To book a place at this event, please use the online booking form instead.
Apologies for the inconvenience caused.
This event has ended
There are currently no tickets available.
Booking multiple tickets or on behalf of someone else? Please email eventenquiries@imeche.org or call +44 (0)207 973 1251.