Energy-saving light rail vehicle

By Railway Gazette International2003-11-01T11:00:00

MANNHEIM Transport has started trials with on-board energy saving equipment developed by Bombardier. A light rail vehicle operated by MVV Verkehr AG has been fitted with the Mitrac Energy Saver, which captures regenerated braking energy and recycles it for use in subsequent acceleration. Put into revenue operation on September 5, ...

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