Enerail Ltd

EneRail a spinout from the University of Birmingham specialising in traction system modelling and simulation proposes to develop OATSE a simple modelling and simulation tool that will enable quick and simple evaluation of options for electrification of train routes, The project focuses on establishing the comemrcial and technical feasibility of such a pro...

This project brings together two feasibility studies funded under the original GCRE Feasibility Study call. EneRail proposed the modelling of the GCRE power requirements to understand the potential of and Energy Management/Control System. OXTO energy proposed a fly-wheel Energy Storage (ES) technology to capture regen-braking energy from vehicles. The pro...

This feasibility study seeks to model scenarios of demand for the GCRE and better understand the power demands of the site such that the potential application of the available renewable energy sources and the grid connection can be understood. The complex nature of rail power systems makes this a particularly significant challenge and as such no such inte...

This project directly addresses the challenge of supporting the in-service deployment of battery and hydrogen vehicles to the network, by providing tools for drivers to readily adapt to driving these vehicles. It has been well documented that driving approach can have a significant impact on energy usage, the University of Birmingham (UoB) has previously ...

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This project will develop software and a railway driver training program that can improve driver performance and substantially reduce energy consumption and costs for rail operators. The project builds on 12 years of research carried out at the University of Birmingham into the optimisation of train operation and energy consumption. Reducing energy consum...