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| State-of-the-art information and communication technologies allow for an automated driverless operation of insular mass transit systems. In long-term such options exist for railway operation in general. Energy efficiency effects can be achieved through general optimisation of driving style and traffic flows. |
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| Technology field: Energy efficient driving |
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| References / Links: Hohnecker 1999; Nau, Carnot 1999 |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
