983953021 T1381 -Improving freight gauges (W7-W9a and 10a)
RSSB wants research to review and propose changes to seven freight vehicle gauge definitions (W7–W10a), building an evidence base for changes that would fit more wagon and container combinations without affecting route clearance. The work will also identify where further gauge enhancements could increase container flows.
- Closed7 November 2025
- Value£110k
- BuyerRSSB
- CategoryResearch & development
- RegionLondon
You'll want to look if you have experience in railway engineering research, particularly around freight vehicle specifications and route clearance constraints
Possible incumbent
Ove Arup & Partners Ltd won a related freight operations research contract from RSSB in September 2025; Railfreight Consulting Limited won another in the same period. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.