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<p>Green railway transport (RT) is not always a completely green transport solution, as there are still many nonelectrified or partially electrified lines in operation with polluting engine traction. Although electric rail is the most environmentally friendly, electrification of lines is a time-consuming and costly project, especially on less busy lines where electrification would be inefficient and unprofitable. Even though electric railway is the most environmentally friendly solution, electrification of lines is a time-consuming and expensive project, especially on less frequented lines where electrification would be inefficient and unprofitable. Alternative propulsion (AP) in RT is not only a way to reduce the operational emissions of passenger trains, but also to save energy and fuel, save time due to vehicle changes, and reduce the overall carbon footprint from transporting goods and people.</p>
<p>The aim of this paper is to examine in detail the current state of development and availability within the AP railway industry, specifically for passenger transport needs, and to transparently present the results in a simple and clear way. In addition, the paper explores the possibility of applying the alternatively powered system to the conditions of the H0 model railway and research with this model.</p>
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Green railway transport (RT) is not always a completely green transport solution, as there are still many nonelectrified or partially electrified lines in operation with polluting engine traction. Although electric rail is the most environmentally friendly, electrification of lines is a time-consuming and costly project, especially on less busy lines where electrification would be inefficient and unprofitable. Even though electric railway is the most environmentally friendly solution, electrification of lines is a time-consuming and expensive project, especially on less frequented lines where electrification would be inefficient and unprofitable. Alternative propulsion (AP) in RT is not only a way to reduce the operational emissions of passenger trains, but also to save energy and fuel, save time due to vehicle changes, and reduce the overall carbon footprint from transporting goods and people.
The aim of this paper is to examine in detail the current state of development and availability within the AP railway industry, specifically for passenger transport needs, and to transparently present the results in a simple and clear way. In addition, the paper explores the possibility of applying the alternatively powered system to the conditions of the H0 model railway and research with this model.

Analysis of Current State of Alternative Propulsion in a Sector of Passenger Railway Transport

Transport technic and technology

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Green railway transport (RT) is not always a completely green transport solution, as there are still many nonelectrified or partially electrified lines in...

Analysis of Current State of Alternative Propulsion in a Sector of Passenger Railway Transport

Published Online: Dec 14, 2023

Page range: 18 - 22

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ttt-2023-0010

Keywords
alternative propulsions, railway passenger transport, multiple units, rolling stock

© 2023 Daniel Pribula et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Analysis of Current State of Alternative Propulsion in a Sector of Passenger Railway Transport

Published Online: Dec 14, 2023

Page range: 18 - 22

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ttt-2023-0010

Keywordsalternative propulsions, railway passenger transport, multiple units, rolling stock

© 2023 Daniel Pribula et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
alternative propulsions, railway passenger transport, multiple units, rolling stock