Proposal for Energy-saving Driving Method for Freight Trains Combining Constant-speed Operation and Coasting Operation

Abstract

This paper presents energy-saving driving methods for freight trains. First, we discuss a driving strategy that conserves energy considering running resistance and motor efficiency. Secondary, we confirm energy consumption and maneuverability, conducting running tests on several energy-saving driving methods. We also establish an energy simulation method by reproducing running tests. Finally, we verify the proposed driving method for energy-saving conducting energy simulation. This paper proposes a driving method combining constant-speed operation and coasting, which is expected to reduce energy consumption in terms of running resistance and motor efficiency.