Noise & Vibration

The Acoustics Team provides consultancy, research and development in all aspects of noise and vibration created by and affecting the rail industry. This is becoming an increasingly important issue for the industry with the recent introduction of the various European Directives including the Environmental Noise Directive and the Physical Agents Directives on noise and vibration.

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The "CIVET" Railway Vibration Model

The team can provide both consultancy and bespoke cost-effective solutions in a wide variety of areas including:

  • environmental impact assessment and control via measurement and modelling
  • the evaluation and reduction of railway noise & vibration
  • acoustic design support and problem solving for vehicles, track & infrastructure, public address systems, audible warnings etc.
  • procurement support including specification setting and vehicle acceptance
  • evaluation of Health and Safety issues relating to noise and vibration exposure
  • acoustically-based systems to monitor rail head roughness and corrugations (NoiseMon™)
  • a knowledgeable source of advice on legislation and standards applicable to the railways both in the UK and mainland Europe

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    Noise Mapping

    The Acoustics Team are also involved with various European committees and projects, including "IMAGINE" which is formulating a harmonised noise prediction procedure for road, rail, aviation and industry. Recent research by the Acoustics Team on the effects of rail head roughness has been incorporated into the "Environmental Noise Regulations 2006" in England, Wales, Scotland and N Ireland.

    Although the team's activities have a railway emphasis, they also undertake work for a wide range of non-railway customers in such diverse fields as the petroleum and chemical industries, demolition and construction, waste management and road traffic.

    For further information, please contact Rick Jones by email at rick.jones@deltarail.com or by phone on +44 (0) 870 190 1244.

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