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Energetic optimisation of timetable |
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Despite strong constraints put on timetable design, many timetables offer some degrees of freedom which can be used for improving energy efficiency of train operation.
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Technology field: Energy efficient driving
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General information
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General criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
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Overall potential: promising |
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Time horizon: short-term |
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An energetic optimisation of timetables is often feasible without increasing running time and can in some cases even improve service quality. Achievable energy efficiency gains are promising. The main barrier can be seen in the low priority of energetic optimisation in timetable design. A very good cost-benefit ratio of most measures clearly justifies a thorough assessment of hidden potential. |
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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