| CASE STUDIES |
| CLASS 66 LOCOMOTIVES FOR OPERATION IN FRANCE |
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| Background |
| EWS International requires Class 66 locomotives for operation in France. The locomotives required extensive modification to fit mandatory French safety systems. ESG has carried out the design and management of this work, with installation work being carried out by EWS staff. In parallel with this work, a series of technical submissions have been made to the French authorities to demonstrate compliance to standards or equivalence, and technical authorisation was secured on 31-Aug-06. |
| Project Overview |
| In order to comply with French regulations and technical requirements, several new systems are being fitted, some of them safety related: |
- KVB
(A type of Automatic Train Protection)
- BRS
(Akin to "AWS" in the UK)
- DAAT
(Akin to "TPWS" in the UK)
- ATESS
(Akin to "OTMR" in the UK)
- MESA23
(GSM-R + French Analogue Radio)
- Obstacle Deflectors
- Flange Lubricators
- Braking modifications
(control equipment and brake blocks)
- Further minor modifications
(fuel tanks, labelling, cab controls etc)
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The modifications have been designed, installed and tested to demanding timescales with full liaison and involvement of the French equipment suppliers. The work has involved significant technical engagement with both the French approvals engineers, and with EMD, manufacturers of the locomotives. |
 
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| Key Features |
- Understanding the extent and technical implications of the various modifications
- Reviewing and applying the relevant Standards - British and French
- Contracting with suppliers of high-value safety-critical equipment to demanding timescales
- Mechanical and electrical designs and test procedures
- Supervision of installation work
- Liaison with suppliers for commissioning and testing
- Preparation of technical submissions for approval by UK and French authorities
- Preparation of relevant maintenance, operating and training materials
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| Skills Profile |
- Knowledge of content and application of British and French legislation and standards
- Project Management
- Design
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| Further information contact Paul.Wilton@esg-railconsultancy.co.uk |
| Photographs and project detail reproduced by kind permission
of EWS Railway Ltd. |
