Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Train Sleep Mode to Reduce Energy Use

Class 380 Desiro Electric TrainThe new Class 380 Desiro Electric Trains for Scotland will have a "sleep mode" to save power. Apparently trains are not simply switched off overnight when not in use. Also the air conditioning system will sense if a carriage is empty, thus saving further energy.

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