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   Re-engining of diesel stock (replacement of engine)  evaluated  
For old stock re-engining is a means to improve fuel economy and reduce exhaust emissions. With re-engining the existing diesel engine is replaced by a new one with better economic and environmental performance.
Technology field: Optimisation of traction technologies
open main section General information
close main section General criteria
  open sub-section Status of development: not applicable
  Time horizon for broad application: now
  Expected technological development: not applicable
  Benefits (other than environmental): big
  Barriers: low
  Applicability for railway segments: medium
    Type of traction:  diesel
    Type of transportation:  passenger - main lines, passenger - regional lines, passenger - suburban lines, freight
    Grade of diffusion into railway markets:
  Diffusion into relevant segment of fleet: (no data)
  Share of newly purchased stock: not applicable
  Market potential (railways): medium
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:  Hörl, Klimmer 2001
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 date created: 2002-10-09
 
 
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