1049366347 T1418 Opportunities for battery-powered trains to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network
RSSB is commissioning research into retrofitting battery systems on EMUs operating on the 3rd rail DC network, to explore safety and efficiency improvements. The study will assess opportunities for modest-capacity traction batteries on existing trains.
- Closed12 August 2026
- Value£180k
- BuyerRSSB
- CategoryResearch & development
- RegionLondon
You'll want to look if you have experience in railway systems research, battery technology, or train performance modelling, and can deliver a focused feasibility study for the rail sector.