Contest Energy optimisation of "Metropolitan" trains
Project type:
Pilot project, Feasibility study
Company:
Deutsche Bahn AG
Country:
Germany
Duration:
2000-2001
Project aims:
Show effectiveness of sensitisation of personnel for saving energy
Application area:
2 vehicle(s)
Description:
Parts of the personnel operating the Metropolitan trains running between Hamburg and Cologne were invited to participate in a contest for saving energy in regular service. The drivers' were informed about different saving measures (e.g. increased use of recuperation brakes) and the outcome of the measure was measured by means of on-board energy meters. The contest showed a strong influence of drivers behaviour on energy consumption as well as the effectiveness of measures to raise the awareness of personnel.