WSPER tests of the BR Mk2 advanced flywheel WSP equipment on GIC contaminated track (MR-VS-042)

Class 507 and 508 electric multiple units operating on Merseyrail services have suffered from a large number of severe wheelflats. This has resulted in lower vehicle availability whilst costly repairs are made. The wheelflats result from wheelslide occuring in low adhesion conditions. The motor coaches, which form the end vehicles...