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Radio-controlled double traction in freight trains |
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In heavy freight trains operating in double-traction, radio-control can facilitate an optimised use of regenerative brakes.
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Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Vehicle - fix costs: (no data) |
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Vehicle - running costs: significant reduction |
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Infrastructure - fix costs: none |
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Infrastructure - running costs: unchanged |
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Scale effects: low |
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Amortisation: 1 - 2 years |
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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