Alstom will present its latest technologies and solutions for rail at BCN Rail 2015 in Barcelona, Spain, to be held from 17-19 November. Some of the novelties to be presented by Alstom at BCN Rail include Attractis, an integrated tramway system, and SRS, a new ground-based static charging system for tramways.
Alstom’s Attractis solution responds to the increasing demand for integrated tramway systems by providing a fully integrated system for tramways in a record time of 30 months and with a single contract to manage the project. Designed to optimise acquisition costs and total cost of ownership, it offers up to 20% savings in investment costs compared to traditional tramway systems.
Alstom expands its range of catenary-free solutions with SRS, a breakthrough ground-based static charging system which supplies power to trams equipped with on-board energy storage. The trams can be recharged at passenger stations during normal dwell time. SRS is also designed to address the road market by supplying power to electrical buses through ground-based charging slots at stations and termini. It can be used by a wide range of vehicles, regardless of the manufacturer.
In the domain of high speed, Alstom will present its latest advances in aerodynamics, traction and materials, which significantly reduce consumption and environmental impact. Through a combination of various technologies, Alstom has managed to reduce the energy consumption of high-speed trains by up to 30% in recent years.
In cooperation with Barcelona Tram, Alstom will also offer visitors the opportunity to try out its innovative tram driving simulator, created by Alstom’s Knowledge Centre to train future drivers. Located at the Barcelona Tram stand, the simulator represents a virtual tram cab, featuring all the components of a real vehicle. Touch screens simulate the main driving operations and scale-1 controls model the traction and braking controls.
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