Metering validates regeneration saving

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ENERGY: Long-term metering of the electric current consumed by a Virgin Trains Class 390 Pendolino in revenue-earning service in the UK has shown energy savings in line with the 16·5% discount on Network Rail's existing traction current tariff for trains equipped with regenerative braking.

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