Energy-efficient autonomous driving trains

Setups and optimization methods for energy efficient driving and integration into traffic management systems

Enlarged view: Driver's cabin (Photo: K. Baron)
Driver's cabin (Photo: K. Baron)

Project description

Duration

2018 - 2020

Sponsor

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Staff

Prof. F. Corman and Dr. P. Wang

Summary

While driving the train, the driver’s primary goals are to–Ensure safety;–Maintain the schedule of the service; and if the above are covered–Improve energy efficiency of service delivery and pas-senger comfort, while respecting standard operating procedures set by the railway undertakings.Operating the train in this way requires the driver to con-tinuously monitor the progress of the train against a series of passing marks and scheduled stops. Without driving advisory/support, the drivers have no guide about progress within the schedule, and only route knowledge and experi-ence allow the driver to judge if the service is running early or late between two timing points. Any temporary speed restrictions within a route, while reflected in the timetable, make the driver’s judgements about progress and recovery time more difficult.

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