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Methods of energy storage for railway systems - Guide for infrastructure managers on the implementation of new technologies of Energy Storage in railway stations

A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández Rodríguez, M. Domínguez

Summary:

https://shop.uic.org/en/707-railway-infrastructure/15008-methods-of-energy-storage-for-railway-systems-guide-for-infrastructure-managers-on-the-implementation-of-new-technologies-of-energy-storage-in-railway-stations.html

Layman's summary:

UIC IRS 2020/RSF/669 presents a methodology, based on a simulation and decision-support tool, to assess the technical and economic feasibility of installing energy storage systems at railway stations to recover regenerative braking energy.

Keywords: Railway systems, Energy Storage Systems, Energy Saving, Energy Efficiency, Simulation, Regenerative Energy, Decision support

IIT Project: RESS (RESS)

Funding entity: Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC), ADIF, Infrabel, Network Rail, RFI. RESS project 2020/RSF/669

Publication date: 15-Jan-2026

Citation:
A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández Rodríguez, M. Domínguez, "Methods of energy storage for railway systems - Guide for infrastructure managers on the implementation of new technologies of Energy Storage in railway stations". Project: RESS. Funded by Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC), ADIF, Infrabel, Network Rail, RFI whitin "RESS project 2020/RSF/669". Jan/2026. IIT-26-327I

Research groups:

Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT)

ODS:

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Goal 13: Climate action