Mule Vehicle (Car 10)
MULE VEHICLE (Car 10)
Description
Originally an experimental tram piloted in Bristol, this four-wheel railcar was converted to run on biomethane in 2019 by Ultra Light Rail Partners (ULRP). In 2023, ULRP, who have since received further funding and support to further develop their BioUltra concept, kindly donated the prototype vehicle to BCIMO for use as a test mule.
Dimensions
9.6m L
Uses
- Test mule
Features
- Biomethane fuelled engine
- Flywheel energy storage
- Lightweight (<10 tonnes)
- Easily adaptable to run on hydrogen
Key areas of the test site
Engineering Hall
Siding
Rail Test Loop
Alumicart & Trailer
Rail Test Track
Mule (Car 10)
Workshop
Tunnel
Rapid Charger
Shunter
Split Level Platform
Mobility Hub
Lifting Jacks
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.
Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO)
Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
Zoological Drive
Dudley
DY1 4AW
For Sat Navs use: DY1 4AL
T // 07769 586893. E // info@bcimo.co.uk
