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   Modular train sets  evaluated  
The use of short train-sets which can be combined to trains of variable length raises occupancy and thus allows for a more cost and energy efficient train operation.
Technology field: Increase of load factor and flexible trains
close main section General information
  open sub-section Description
close main section General criteria
  open sub-section Status of development: in use
  Time horizon for broad application: now
  Expected technological development: dynamic
  Benefits (other than environmental): medium
  Barriers: medium
  Applicability for railway segments: high
    Type of traction:  electric - DC, electric - AC, diesel
    Type of transportation:  passenger - main lines, passenger - high speed, passenger - regional lines, passenger - suburban lines, freight
    Grade of diffusion into railway markets:
  Diffusion into relevant segment of fleet: not applicable
  Share of newly purchased stock: not applicable
  Market potential (railways): high
close main section Environmental criteria
  open sub-section Impacts on energy efficiency:
  Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: > 10%
  Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: 2 - 5%
  Other environmental impacts: positive
close main section Economic criteria
  open sub-section Vehicle - fix costs: medium
  Vehicle - running costs: significant reduction
  Infrastructure - fix costs: none
  Infrastructure - running costs: increased
  Scale effects: low
  Amortisation: strongly dependent on specific application
no data available Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
close main section Overall rating
  open sub-section Overall potential: promising
  Time horizon: short-term
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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