On November 26, 2003, the REPID team, consisting of UIC, UNIFE, DB AG, Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens, Chalmers University and SEMCON, met in Gothenburg, for the final training session on the REPID software tool. The participants got the first hands on experience with the REPID application.

The software tool consists of two parts. One part is the web application to be used by sub suppliers manufacturers and rail operators. The second part is the software tool, which facilitates the integration of product related information from PDM systems into the web application. The software tool is now significantly improved taking into account the latest environmental procurement guidelines developed by the UIC funded PROSPER project.

The REPID software is a design for environment (DfE) tool aiming to improve eco-efficiency for rail vehicles. The REPID tool enables the communication of environmental performance within the industry in terms of Environmental Performance Indicators (EPs) and it measures environmental performance in the design phase. The REPID project is based on a methodology developed in the RAVEL (Rail Vehicle Eco-Efficiency design) project, both within EC research programmes.

The REPID software tool will be available for all UIC and UNIFE members in spring 2004. The second REPID and PROSPER network meeting will be a good occasion to get to know the software. The meeting will be in Siemens, Krefeld Uerdingen (Düsseldorf), Germany on the 30-31/03/2004.

For more information contact suzanne.lami@unife.org.