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Recycled carbon fibres used in novel rail vehicle project

The project aims to both reduce weight and optimise vertical and transverse stiffness in order to decrease vehicle operating costs.

ELG Carbon Fibre will be responsible for delivering the multi-material design in which recycled carbon fibres are expected to feature prominently. © Huddersfield University

28th February 2017

Innovation in Textiles
| Coseley

Transport/Aerospace

The project, for which the UK’s RSSB (Rail Safety Standards Board) has awarded a grant of £1.25 million, aims to both reduce weight and optimise vertical and transverse stiffness in order to decrease vehicle operating costs, infrastructure damage and environmental impact.

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