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   Systematic train delays  evaluated  
After passenger boarding, trains sometimes have to wait in the station until the timetable permits departure. Otherwise this time could be exploited for energy efficient driving. The strategy of systematic train delays is intended to exploit this “lost” time buffer.
Technology field: Energy efficient driving
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    After passenger boarding, trains sometimes have to wait an additional period of time in the station until the timetable permits departure. This is a waste of precious time given the importance of time buffers for energy efficient driving. The strategy of systematic train delays is intended to exploit the time periods usually wasted in stations. The train is driven according to a “shadow” schedule which is identical to the “public” schedule at the main stations but slightly delayed at the intermediate stations. The driver can immediately leave the station after passenger boarding and has more buffer time for energy efficient driving strategies. The delays (< 2 min) can be chosen small enough in order not to bother passengers. This strategy is presented in detail in Euro Transport Consult 1997. In order to raise customer acceptance, the following modification is proposed: Instead of consciously delaying train arrival as foreseen by the above concept, the delay could be shifted to train departure. This is achieved by reducing standing times in stations: If passenger boarding is quick, train leaves in time, otherwise departure is slightly delayed. This modification of the concept could raise acceptance since punctual train arrival is more relevant for service quality than punctual train departure.
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References / Links:  Euro Transport Consult 1997
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
 
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