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Strategic thinking can reduce the mass of commuter EMUs

By Mark Robinson and Hiroshi Nomoto 2006-05-01T10:00:00

Rolling stock manufacturers are studying the potential for reducing the weight of rolling stock, with a view to cutting energy consumption and life-cycle costs. Experience from Japan suggests that taking a strategic view offers long-term benefits

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