Publication from High Volume Transport
SIMULATION REPORT – Novel traction systems for sustainable railway futures in LICs
Published: August 2021
Main topic: Climate change
Study countrie(s): Africa, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa
Written by: Ning Zhao, Peter Amor, Rabee Jibrin, Stephen Kent, Wendy Wemakor, Charles Calvert
Published by: University of Birmingham
Study type: Research report
This report presents generic simulations to aid in the establishment of vehicle architectures for decarbonised trains in Sub Saharan Africa, utilising the latest version of the Single Train Simulator (STS) in order to test four typical train service types. It is found that while many services vary in their requirements, medium haul passenger and freight work may be best served by a mixed traffic locomotive.
