RTS 2010 - Railway Traction Systems

13 - 15 April 2010, Birmingham, UK

Welcome to RTS 2010

13 - 15 April 2010, Birmingham, UK

Improving the energy efficiency of railway systems relies on frontline developments in railway traction systems. This conference will be a forum for exchanging knowledge and cutting edge developments, and will be combined with invited keynote addresses from senior policy makers and technical experts.

This conference covers themes including

  • Developments in onboard railway vehicle traction systems
  • Infrastructure based power supplies
  • Autonomous and dual mode vehicles
  • Train regulation and traction control systems
  • Case study examples of energy saving techniques
  • Traction energy storage systems
  • Energy metering and data analysis
  • Standardisation and energy benchmarking

Conference programme

View full programme here

The event will feature input from those on the cutting edge of traction developments, including

 

  • Phil Hinde
    Rolling Stock and Depots Manager, Crossrail

  • Francis How
    Technical Director, Railway Industry Association

  • Roderick Smith
    Chair, Future Railway Research Centre, Imperial College, London


Outline of schedule  

 

13 April Welcome and invited speakers
13 April Conference dinner at botanical garden
14 April Conference Day 1 - call for papers
15 April Conference Day 2 - call for papers