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   Multiple units (MUs) vs. loco-hauled trains  evaluated  
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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