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   Coupling of parked trains for common energy supply  evaluated  
Connecting parked trains electrically to facilitate a common energy supply improves the efficiency of heating and lighting during overnight standstill periods in those passenger trains which cannot be easily connected to the regular stationary grid.
Technology field: Optimisation of comfort functions
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
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