Rail

Encocam’s composite panels division has extensive experience of working in partnership with prime contractors, including involvement in a number of prestigious rail contracts.

When used in a bonded composite sandwich panel, the high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance provide the perfect application for doors, furniture, galley and sanitary modules, interior panels and partitions for the rail industry.

Our multi-disciplined team of qualified engineers are experienced in design and manufacture for many markets and offer expertise in:

• Consultancy
• Design
• Simulation
• Prototyping
• Full-scale production

In order to give our customers the best possible service, we employ a policy of continuous improvement. This has enabled us to be highly competitive in price, quality and innovation across a broad spectrum of engineering requirements.

Encocam has collaborated on many exciting projects in the rail industry, including the Hitachi Class 800 train project; this project formed part of the UK Intercity Express Programme (IEP). Hitachi Rail Europe provided new electric and bi-mode trains, for the Great Western Main Line and the East Coast Main Line. The Department for Transport started this programme to replace the ageing High-Speed Trains.

Another exciting project we have worked on is the Heathrow Rapid Transit Pod, an ultra-lightweight, electric, unmanned vehicle which transports people from the business car park to Terminal 5, via a guideway. The chassis and the floor of the pod are made of composite panels that contain aluminium honeycomb, which has resulted in a strong, lightweight structure.

Encocam also worked on the Euro-tunnel Vehicle Shuttle, providing interior panels, that provide strength without adversely affecting the weight and consequently, the speed of the shuttle.

For more information on our rail products please contact us.