National Rail Cold Chain Electrification Pilots

Quelle: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-rail-cold-chain-electrification-pilots

National Rail Cold Chain Electrification Pilots are trial and evaluation initiatives in rail freight that test the use of electric traction for temperature-controlled logistics chains on the national railway network. The objectives are to reduce CO₂ emissions, improve energy efficiency and ensure stable temperature management for perishable goods.

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