UK testing facilities
Network Rail Melton test track (RIDC Melton)
Network Rail
Unit F, Melton Commercial Park, Asfordby, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3JL, United Kingdom
Access: Yes
Testing capabilities
- Testing—unspecified
Services
Rail-industry testing and assurance for new and modified rolling stock, infrastructure technology, tools, processes, on-track plant and machines; controlled research, development and training in a live railway environment; enquiries are invited from the railway industry, suppliers and other partners.
Equipment
Two purpose-built test tracks: a 13-mile high-speed line with maximum speed 125 mph and a four-mile slower line with maximum speed 60 mph; maintenance-shed roads are 229 m long, with a fixed crane on two roads rated to 1.8 tonnes; a lifting/jacking road handles 17–26 m vehicles up to 100 tonnes.
Standards
The cited operator pages do not state a facility accreditation or test-standard schedule.
Contact
Operator-wide contact: Email: james.lea@networkrail.co.uk; testtracks@networkrail.co.uk; RIDC@networkrail.co.uk; Contact form: official Network Rail test tracks enquiry route; Named contact: James Lea (Business Support Manager)
Approximate location
LE14 3JL · Postcode area location