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| New RIBA Competition Tomorrow's Train Design Today  RIBA Competitions has announced the launch of a new ideas competition which asks competitors to propose new design solutions to improve passenger rolling stock across the GB rail network.The FutureRailway team and the Department for Transport (DfT) in association with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are inviting architects, engineers and designers worldwide to consider two design challenges – 4C's train challenge – longer-term horizon designs for rolling stock that push the envelope of what can be delivered and Next-Gen Train interiors – medium-term horizon designs for rolling stock interiors that focus on flexibility and adaptability to meet different service requirements. The competition is supported by train manufacturers Bombardier, Hitachi, and Siemens. The competition will follow the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) process (see http://www.innovateuk.org/sbri for more information). Concept designs submitted digitally are required for the initial application stage with up to 15 entries shortlisted. Shortlisted designers will then proceed to the first stage of the SBRI programme and have up to £75, 000 each available to fund the next stage of development of their scheme. The final stage of the process will see up to 5 finalists selected to demonstrate the technical viability of their design and funding of up to £750,000 per finalist will be available. John Hawkins, First Group representative, competition sponsor and Chair of VVSIC (Vehicle/Vehicle System Interface Committee commented: "The design of rolling stock has a significant role to play in delivering the objectives of the GB railway of reducing costs and carbon emissions, whilst increasing capacity and delighting rail customers. The Tomorrow's Train Design Today competition offers a unique opportunity for the most creative minds to bring new design concepts and innovations to the railway and, through collaboration with the UK rolling stock supply chain, turn some of those ideas into reality". write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Construction News :: home page |