Independently Powered Traction Working Group
"The IPTWG acts as a forum for discussions regarding the future of independent power (whether diesel, batteries, hydrogen or other sources) on the UK rail network. The group also participates and advises on research project aimed at decarbonisation and the reduction of the environmental impact of the railways, while promoting the inherent benefits from the efficiency of rail as mode of transport."
Scope
The scope of the IPTWG subgroup includes all areas related to on-board independent power sources, including but not limited to:
- The ongoing development of existing diesel-powered or multi-mode fleets (such as efficiency improvements, exhaust emissions and treatment, fuel standards, additives, legislation, etc.),
- The development and introduction of alternative independent power systems (including energy-storage systems) to the rail network,
- The integration of independently powered traction into rolling stock,
- The integration of independently powered traction with network and depot infrastructure,
- The operation and maintenance of rolling stock equipped with independently powered traction.
The scope of the IPTWG does not cover fire-prevention and mitigation associated with independently powered traction.
Membership
IPTWG shall collectively provide expertise and strategic knowledge in the following areas:
- Rolling stock traction system design and maintenance
- Power systems using alternative energy sources / fuels
- Passenger train operation
- Freight train operation
- Current and future legislation and environmental impact concerning diesel and alternative fuels
Chair of committee: Simon Jarrett, Chiltern Railways
RSSB main representative: Richard Turner
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Committee members
Name Company Representing Status Jonathan Brown Ricardo Rail Limited Suppliers Member Kin Yuen Angel Trains Rolling Stock Owners Member Lewis Cole Govia Thameslink Railway Passenger Train Operators Member Louise Shaw Transport Scotland Government Member Mark Parsons First Group PLC Passenger Train Operators Member Michael Heaton Alstom Suppliers Member Richard Cornwell Ricardo Rail Limited Suppliers Member Richard Neil Angel Trains Limited Rolling Stock Owners Member Richard Turner
RSSB RSSB Member Roisin Mulvany RSSB RSSB IGM Member Rory Dickerson Network Rail Infrastructure Limited Infrastructure Managers Member Simon Fung Porterbrook Leasing Company Rolling Stock Owners Member Simon Jarrett The Chiltern Railway Company Passenger Train Operators Chair Stephen Kent University of Birmingham Academia Member Tony Bentley Serco Group PLC Non Passenger Train Operators Member Wesley Koh Siemens Suppliers Member
