Optimisation of track support conditions through tailored stiffness transition zones

Focus on new materials (WP4) will investigate whether new material and manufacturing techniques are able to improve performance.
Support structure innovation (WP4) will provide ‘designed’ stiffness transition zones.
Optimisation of wheel/rail interface (WP4) will minimise impact forces.
Validation of design concepts (WP6) will ensure that the solutions are practicable.
Evaluation of design integrated design (WP7) will quantify the impact (economic, performance, etc.).

S-Code - Switch and Crossing Optimal Design and Evaluation

This project has received funding from the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 730849.