CanadaLogistics and transport2021 – ongoingVIA Rail Canada
EcoRail driving recommendations to reduce fuel consumption
VIA Rail extended its AI driving pilot after simulator tests indicated potential fuel savings of up to 15%
Problem
VIA Rail wanted to reduce locomotive fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without increasing travel time.
Approach
VIA Rail began testing RailVision Analytics' EcoRail software in 2021 with support from Canadian government programs. The software analyzed operating conditions and driving behavior to recommend fuel-efficient train handling. Locomotive engineers completed simulator testing before VIA Rail extended the pilot to real train operations.
Results
Takeaway
The simulator results justified further testing. They did not establish savings in passenger-service operations.
Categories
- Size
- Large enterprise
- Industry
- Logistics and transport
- Business function
- Production and quality
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Optimization
- Adoption
- Government support program
- Goal
- Cost savings
- Evidence
- Company's own claim
Sources
Source summaries
VIA Rail reported potential fuel and emissions reductions of up to 15% after simulator testing. It extended the pilot to assess EcoRail in real train operations.
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