Mihara test centre, Japan
Name and Location
Mihara test centre, Hiroshima prefecture, Japan.
Client
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
Project Description
The project involves the construction of Japan’s first comprehensive railway transportation system verification system at the Wadaoki plant of MHI’s machinery works, in the Hiroshima prefecture.
The new test centre will incorporate a 3.2-km-long loop rail track.
The new test tracks will enable testing under various environments – for example, train performance at a maximum speed of 100 km/h, noise on curves and testing under continuous operation.
The centre will also have various systems to enable comprehensive testing of train signalling and communication systems, and operation management, among others.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Construction is expected to start in March and operations are to start in the first half of 2014.
Latest Developments
MHI has finalised plans to construct the facility.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
MHI, tel +81 3 6716 3111.
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