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Multiple units (MUs) with distributed traction allow for a more efficient space utilisation than locomotive-hauled trains. This leads to a number of advantages including the improvement of energy efficiency. |
Technology field: Space utilisation |
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References / Links: Hagiwara, Fukushima 2001 |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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