An analysis of the required energy consumption to tow a classical passenger train with an electric locomotive

Abstract Ensuring a transport system to increase the mobility of goods and people is one of the great challenges of the modern world. This mobility directly affects the environment. At international level, the regulations adopted in recent years are increasingly stricter with regard to reducing the level of carbon dioxide (CO2). In this context, in many countries, the rail transport system has drawn attention to its performance. This paper seeks to carry out an estimation of electricity consumption in a railway sector in Romania. Taking into account the constructive characteristics of the towing section, the motor vehicle (locomotive) and the at vehicles towed (wagons) that are part of the train, an estimate of the electric power consumption required for the train movement can be made.