Several energy saving measures, including some of the most promising ones
(e.g. regenerative brakes or driving advice systems), heavily depend on the
collaboration of personnel.
The two main strategies to address this problem are
- Incentives for drivers
- Training programs to raise awareness
The following will be concerned with training programs.
Training units on energy saving can be given in special dedicated seminars or
included as a special focus of existing training programmes for personnel.
Drivers are the main target group of energy efficiency training, but personnel
at stations who is responsible for punctual train departure as well as personnel
in charge of parking mode during stand-still could also be addressed by such a
measure.
Energy efficiency strategies which strongly depend on the co-operation of
personnel include:
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