TRB Lightweight Structures’ production engineering manager, Gatis Dudelis looks at some current and future applications of composites, and introduces a novel technique that has cut manufacturing times from hours to minutes.
TRB Lightweight Structures is part of the team behind Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail), an innovative passenger vehicle designed to simplify extension of existing rail networks and allow the reopening of historical lines.
TRB Lightweight Structures has announced the development of a composite under-vehicle protection plate that dramatically improves impact absorption while decreasing weight.
TRB Lightweight Structures has announced it is working with Siemens Mobility on the manufacture and supply of the emergency detrainment systems – including M Door, bridge and stairs – for 94 nine-car ‘Inspiro’ train sets for the London Underground Piccadilly Line.
TRB Lightweight Structures is starting a new project as part of its long-term partnership with Hitachi, a global transport specialist at the forefront of innovation in the rail industry.