Electrification of public transport lines important stakes in terms of investment, fleet, operating costs and of course noise and pollution. An analysis of the public transport lines of Lausanne has been carried out on a systematic basis, in order to provide a global view of the potentials, considering also the “effort” – the effective electrification length, excluding the sections that are operated under an existing catenary system. A set of indicators aiming decision-support have been developed, an a recommendation was proposed.
Work realized by Tamara Bozovic within Lausanne’s public transport company – Transports publics de la région lausannoise SA. Illustrtations: working documents for different scenarios; all rights reserved.
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