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   Radio-controlled double traction in freight trains  evaluated  
In heavy freight trains operating in double-traction, radio-control can facilitate an optimised use of regenerative brakes.
Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management
open main section General information
close main section General criteria
  open sub-section Status of development: in use
  Time horizon for broad application: 2 - 5 years
  Expected technological development: basically exploited
  Benefits (other than environmental): big
  Barriers: medium
  Applicability for railway segments: low
    Type of traction:  electric - AC
    Type of transportation:  not applicable, freight
    Grade of diffusion into railway markets:
  Diffusion into relevant segment of fleet: < 5%
  Share of newly purchased stock: < 20%
  Market potential (railways): low
open main section Environmental criteria
open main section Economic criteria
no data available Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
open main section Overall rating
References / Links:  Gerber et al. 1999
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
 
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