THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF AN INTERMODAL HIGH SPEED RO-RO WAGON
THIS WAGON CAN TRANSPORT GOODS AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 220 KM/H IN ADDITION TO LOADING AND UNLOADING DIFFERENT TYPES OF DISPATCH CARRIERS. IT WILL BE APPROVED BY AUTHORITIES AND WILL SEE SUITABLE ECONOMIC TERMS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION. A SERIAL PRODUCTION PROTOTYPE WAGON WILL EVENTUALLY BE PRODUCED.
Status > FINISHED - 13-Nov-2009
Technological Area
2.9.3 / Railway Vehicles technology Market Area
9.3 / Railways, Trains Start Date > 01-Nov-2005
End date > 30-Jun-2008 Duration > 32 Months
Actual cost > 3.33 M€ Participating countries > SWEDEN, SPAIN | Main contact SKERINOVA HOLDING AB
PL 2661
243 91 -HOOR > SWEDEN
Tel. +46 31 7112 112
Fax. +46 31 7112 175 MR. LARS-IVAR SUNDBERG > PRESIDENT & C.E.O.
lars-ivar@ecton.net
Organisation type > SME |
Project Description
The project objective is to:
- deliver a full-scale demonstrator of the concept in the form of a fast loading/unloading intermodal cargo ro-ro wagon.
- develop a practical test and make improvements before a serial prototype is developed.
- identify critical aspects of the project for more research (technical, functional and manufacturing feasibility)?
- identify whether the project is attractive for investors and users?
The basic structure:
- Technical, functional and commercial description of the wagon.
- Market aspects.
- Design activities - demonstrator.
- Manufacturing activities - prototype.
- Financing.
The demonstrator will be fully capable of loading and unloading containers, trailers and other standard cargo with automatic handling equipment (AGV - Automatic Guided Vehicle) and automatic lashing systems. The demonstrator wagon is a general approach to a new generation of high-speed intermodal rail carriers.
Keywords: transportation, train, intermodal logistics.
Technological Development Envisaged
- CARGOROROWAGON demonstrates a new service concept for intermodal transport - short and long distance.
- CARGOROROWAGON is a unique intermodal transport carrier (patent pending) significantly improving the land transport chain efficiency.
- CARGOROROWAGON offers high-speed at competitive rates, making intermodal transport more attractive.
- The turning mechanism principle of the wagon is unique, enabling most intermodal carriers to drive through the wagon and securing cargo through the use of automatic lashing facilities.
- The use of composite materials will provide lower total weight of the wagon (not in the demonstrator).
Main contact SKERINOVA HOLDING AB
PL 2661
243 91 -HOOR > SWEDEN
Tel. +46 31 7112 112 > Fax. +46 31 7112 175 MR. LARS-IVAR SUNDBERG > PRESIDENT & C.E.O.
lars-ivar@ecton.net
Organisation type > SME
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Contribution to project
- Project concept: CARGOROROWAGON
- Project management and concept optimisation.
- Project leadership.
- Future licensing of the concept for the export market.
Expertise
- Inventor and patent holder of the concept.
- General management, trouble shooting, technology development and project leadership.
- Business development and licensing of the concept in the next phase.
Main contact CROSSMAC AB
463 23 -LILLA EDET > SWEDEN
Tel. +46 520 66 10 20 > Fax. +46 520 66 04 54 MR. ALF JOHANSSON > DIRECTOR / PROJECT COORDINATOR
alf@crossmac.com http://www.crossmac.com Organisation type > Large company
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Contribution to project
Basic wagon turning construction provider.
CROSSMAC will provide the referred turning construction to the project in addition to its expertise in practical and robust functionality.
Expertise
A company with vast experience in the production and product development of all types of technical equipment. They have experience in R & D, engineering, construction, design and technical production.
Main contact TAFESA
AVDA. DE ANDALUCIA, KM 9
28021 -MADRID > SPAIN
Tel. +34 91 798 09 61 > Fax. +34 91 798 09 61 ENG. MARIO CHILLON PEREZ > EXPORT MANAGER
mchillon@tafesa.com http://www.tafesa.com Organisation type > SME
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Contribution to project
Basic wagon construction provider.
TAFESA will provide the basic steel and bogie construction to the project in addition to its expertise in train manufacturing.
Expertise
Train manufacturer with vast experience in the production and sales of train wagons and rail equipment.
They have expertise in R & D, engineering, construction, design, production and sales.
SWEDEN