D&P Design Study Services
D&P offer exceptional design services for major rail maintenance projects, depots, and workshops for all types of light rail, heavy rail, metro and APM systems. Over the past thirty-five years, our personnel have gained unrivalled experience in all aspects of design relating to railway maintenance equipment and facilities.Our design experience enables us to research and integrate specific facility solutions for both rolling stock and locations, from the heat of the Middle East to the snows of Scandinavia.
Rolling Stock Maintenance Design Studies
Typical subjects for design studies include:- Design of wheel monitoring and re-profiling facilities
- Design of high speed rail rolling stock maintenance depot and equipment specification
- Design of light rail and metro rolling stock maintenance depot, stabling and maintenance equipment specification
- Rail depot layout improvements
- Assessment of specific/bespoke railway maintenance equipment
- Equipment supplier assessment and recommendation
- Assessment of current maintenance facilities and recommendations on upgrade and improvement
- Evaluation of the most suitable maintenance equipment for a particular vehicle or train type
Bespoke Equipment Design by D&P
Within our various turnkey contracts, we have often been challenged to create bespoke equipment design, to suit a specific purpose, geographical location or climate conditions. These specialised rail maintenance solutions include:- Vehicle de-icing plant
- APM traction power auxiliary supplies
- Bogie removal devices
- Rescue equipment (tunnel and surface)
- Train body stands
- Safety interlock systems
Design Study Experience
D&P have undertaken a series of specialist Studies for a diverse range of clients in the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South America.Click here for more details of our railway maintenance depot design studies and workshop facilities reviews.
