Topic: Energy saving

ATO in trains results in punctual, energy saving and comfortable rides

Whereas the focus of Automated Train Operation (ATO) is mostly on metro, Xiaolu Rao discusses implementation of ATO methods in mainline railways, a far more challenging innovation, she believes. Rao will present her model at...Read more

02-09-2017|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel

Stationary trains and disrupted train tables are history thanks to train stored braking energy

The Hedgehog System stores braking energy of trains in a huge battery pack which is part of the so-called Energy House. From the Energy House, there are several ways, through an intelligent Smart Grid, using...Read more

14-02-2017|Comment|author: Bart Pals

‘Live’ advice for train drivers DB Cargo on speed efficiency

DB Cargo drivers in Germany are pioneering a new ‘real-time’ system aimed at making journeys as energy-saving as possible. The company is the first in Europe to utilise the Locomotive Engineer Assist Display and Event...Read more

06-02-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Train drivers NMBS Logistics reduce energy consumption trains with 25 percent

Train drivers at Belgian rail freight operator NMBS Logistics have managed to reduce the energy consumption of a series of freight trains by 25 percent in one year. Additionally, the trains which participated in the...Read more

17-12-2015|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel