A Composite Twin Track Cantilever (CTTC) for Smarter Rail Electrification

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UK rail transport continues to rely on diesel locomotives for short and long distance travel resulting in a contribution of circa 2% to the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions with only 38% of the UK rail network currently electrified. Fuel cells and battery-powered trains have emerged as alternatives however recent studies have highlighted overhead electrification as the next step to support long distance/high speed transit in most cases. Considering this, to meet Net-Zero emission targets by 2050, new overhead electrification infrastructure is required on 13,000km of track. Consequently, recent rates of electrification by Network Rail (NWR) of 250km/year from 2016-2020 must draw closer to the 450km/year target.In response, AUS are developing an innovative lightweight twin track cantilever system, with modular manufacture, simplified assembly and installation reducing the costly time involved on-site.