LIGHT DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS: A COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO COMBINE THE NEEDS OF LRT AND COMMUTER RAIL SYSTEMS

New rail passenger services that combine the elements of conventional light rail service with the ability to economically access lower density areas are gaining growing interest. An overview of the technical features of Light Rail Multiple Unit (LRMU) are presented in this paper. Some of the system's technical advantages are discussed along with how the Light Diesel Multiple Unit can be used to economically introduce new service while maintaining the flexibility to convert to partial or total electric operation at some future date.

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• Authors:
  • Albertsson, P
• Conference:
  • Rail Transit Conference
  • Location: Miami Florida
  • Date: 2001-6-10 to 2001-6-14
• Publication Date: 2001

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 6p
• Serial:
  • Volume: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Commuter service; Diesel engines; Economic efficiency; Electric drives; Light rail transit; Multiple unit trains; Technology assessment
• Subject Areas: Economics; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00813812
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 2001 12:00AM