Abstract

PINEDA-JARAMILLO, Juan Diego  and  SARMIENTO-ORDOSGOITIA, Iván. Traction system choice for the Multipurpose Railway of Antioquia. Rev.EIA.Esc.Ing.Antioq [online]. 2020, vol.17, n.34, pp.300-311.  Epub Sep 06, 2021. ISSN 1794-1237.  https://doi.org/10.24050/reia.v17i34.1406.

This paper presents an analysis of different railway traction alternatives, including diesel-electric traction, natural gas traction and electric traction. Based on the reviewed literature, the different advantages and disadvantages of each traction system alternative are presented, showing under which conditions each traction system presents greater strengths in its application. Thus, for various environmental factors and system costs, the best alternative to use under the Antioquia railway conditions is presented. Finally, the use of diesel-electric trains for the freight transport and urban solid waste (MSW) is recommended, while it is recommended to implement electric traction for the section in which passengers are expected to be transported, due to the high expected traffic of this type of train.

Keywords : Diesel-electric traction; Natural gas traction; Electric traction; Environmental advantages; Economic comparison; Antioquia Railway.

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