Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail.

Mittal, Ram K.; Union College (Schenectady, N.Y.)

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Energy intensity of intercity passenger rail.

1977-12-01
By Mittal, Ram K.

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Mittal, Ram K.
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Union College (Schenectady, N.Y.)
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Acceleration (Mechanics) Acceleration (Physiology) Aerodynamics Constraints Diesel Engines Diesel Locomotives Drag Dwell Time Electric Railroads Electric Trains Energy Conservation Evaluation And Assessment Friction--Testing Fuel Consumption Gasoline Engines Heat Heat Loss High Speed Trains Horsepower Instruments For Measuring Loads Or Pressure Instruments For Measuring Speed Or Velocity Intensity (Electricity) Intercity Transportation Load Factor Load Factor Design Locomotives--Fuel Consumption Locomotives--Testing Maintenance Of Way Multimodal Transportation Passenger Cars Passenger Counting Passenger Lists--Railroads Passengers Passenger Transportation Performance Measurement Power Resources--Research Propulsion Railroad Passenger Cars Railroad Tracks--Inspection Rocking Rolling Resistance Rolling Stock Rollling Stock Special Train Consists Speed--Testing Statistical Analysis Statistics--Charts, Diagrams, Etc Transmission Loss Transportation Transportation Demand Management Travelers Trip Length Turbotrains Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Occupants
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DOT/RSPD/DPB/50-78/7
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

This research report deals with the Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail Passenger

Systems. Included in the energy evaluation are the impacts of operating conditions

(speed, load factor) and train consists. The report also documents an

extensive list of data used for evaluation purposes. Impact of track on energy

intensity is also documented. Several trains are simulated along the New York

City to Buffalo Corridor. Increases in energy efficiency due to modernization of

rolling stock and improvements of track and service conditions are also analyzed

to insure equitable comparison among the competitive modes. The. study concludes

that: Presently the energy intensity figures are high because the load

factor is low; there is a considerable potential for improving values by improving

the attractiveness (reduced t r i p time) of the trains aild also by using

contemporary rolling stock. It is also concluded that presently, because of the

poor track conditions, the maximum potential of the trains (in terms of speed,

etc. ) cannot be realized. Improved track conditions will enhance block speed

which would result in increased rail patronage (consequently higher load factor )

and reduced energy intensity. Electric trains were also studied (along NYC to

Washington, D. C. ) and are quite favorable from an ener gy intensity viewpoint.

The study provides guidelines for energy conservation; will serve the railroad

industry, and has a potential for nationwide application. This report represents

a comprehensive study in the subject area.

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