Even if rail transport is the greenest mode of transport, 20% of rail operations are done by
diesel traction in France. To reduce the greenhouse gas linked to these operations, SNCF …

This paper proposes a new light rail train concept suitable for battery-only, hydrogen and
diesel operation of branch lines. A simulative methodology is presented, analyzing these …

Rail transport is the most virtuous mode of transportation but there are still 2500 rolling
stocks that run on diesel. To contribute to France's objective of being carbon neutral by …

The current transport system is not sustainable because of its high consumption of finite
resources (mainly oil) and its impact on the environment (air quality, global warming, etc.). In …

Railway in Europe represents more than 200 000 km of lines and almost 60 000 trains.
Around 56% of the lines are electrified, so trains used diesel to run on non-electrified …

This paper compare the energy performance of several railway traction technologies. After
validating the powertrain model of a regional diesel train with experimental measurements …

The current situation of the shunting locomotives in Europe compared to the whole railway
sector is currently the most neglected section. Although these locomotives are necessary for …

The objective of this paper involves the analysis, identification and evaluation of different
possibilities offered by technology for the improvement and the management of the use of …

The research provides an answer for the introduction of a hydrogen rail system in Hungary,
based on an ongoing project in Germany. The research will provide a solution for a more …

Constantly increasing of the people mobility requires ensuring of the sustainable transport
operation. One of the priorities in this area is a reduction of the energy consumption and the …