Rail systems are the longest established of the land-based mass transit forms. With a fixed infrastructure, the possibility of being fully electrified, huge capacity potential and low ‘energy loss’ running dynamics, they make a compelling case for being at the core of any ‘net-zero’ future transport system. These systems though are constrained by these same aspects that provide the benefits (fixed routes, formations and signalling systems), constraining capacity and limiting flexibility. One enduring concept to unlock these benefits is the use of mechatronics in the vehicle and the infrastructure. But why have these concepts not been more widely applied before and how can they make a system wide difference?


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    Title :

    Mechatronic Applications in Rail Systems and Technologies


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    EcoMechatronics ; Chapter : 10 ; 155-175


    Publication date :

    2022-11-22


    Size :

    21 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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