Overview
Notice to Spectators: Photography and Videography at the Railway Challenge
Please be aware that photography and videography will be taking place throughout the Railway Challenge event.
By attending, you acknowledge that images and video footage of spectators, participants, and activities may be captured and used by the event organizers for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, press releases, and future marketing materials.
If you have any concerns or wish to avoid being photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the event team upon arrival.
Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us promote the Railway Challenge.
Teams:
| University/organisation
name |
Team name |
Application level |
| Transport
for London |
Transport for
London |
Standard level |
| Technische
Hochschule Nürnberg |
Team EAGLE |
Standard level |
| FH
Aachen |
Fh2rail |
Standard level |
| Network
Rail and Colas Rail |
Network Rail and Colas Rail |
Standard level |
| Siemens
Mobility Limited |
Siemens
Mobility Railway Challenge |
Standard level |
| University
of Derby and Alstom |
The Derby Express |
Standard level |
| Poznan
University of Technology |
PUTrain |
Standard level |
| The
University of Sheffield |
Railway Challenge at Sheffield |
Standard level |
| FH
Aachen |
f2hrail |
Standard level |
| ESTACA |
GWRC |
Standard level |
| Monash
University |
Monash Railway Express |
Standard level |
| Heriot-Watt
and Network Rail |
Scotland's Railway Challenge |
Standard level |
| Instituto
Superior Tecnico - Universidade de Lisboa |
ISTrain |
Entry level |
| University
of Huddersfield |
HUDRail |
Entry level |
Challenges
Track
Auto-Stop Challenge
Ride Comfort Challenge
Energy Storage Challenge
Traction Challenge
Reliability Challenge
Maintainability Challenge
Optional
Autocoupler Challenge
Aerodynamic Drag Challenge
Location Announcement Challenge
Remote Data Recording and Monitoring Challenge
Ride On Locomotive Challenge
Presentations and reports
Design Challenge (Report)
CAD Challenge (Report)
Business Case Challenge (Presentation)
Locomotive Aesthetic and Technical Poster Challenge (Posters)
Innovation Challenge (Presentation)
How to get to the event
https://www.imeche.org/events/challenges/railway-challenge/event-information/at-the-event#Getting
All are welcome but we ask that you register in advance to attend this event.
Catering
Spectators will be able to purchase hot beverages and snacks from the catering van. No complimentary catering will be provided by the IMechE. 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 train
The best vantage point for the track-based challenges on Sunday 28th June will be at ‘The Haven’. Trains will be running between the Station and the Haven during the day or you can walk 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.