May 16, 2023
Study by transport scientists from the TU Dresden on the Langeoog island railway gives recommendations for more environmentally friendly propulsion technology
Diesel locomotives still power the island railroad on Langeoog. In the future, the island administration would like to rely on a sustainable and climate-protecting drive.
The North Sea island of Langeoog represents an interesting case in terms of transport. It is accessible for visitors only by ship and plane. Only the island train, bicycles and carriages operate on the island. The ships and the railroad are powered by diesel engines. The engines of the traction units of the island railroad have been in use since 1995. Time to "retire" them or at least give them a thorough overhaul. But which drive technology should follow?
The island administration was advised on this question by scientists from the Chair of Electric Railways at TU Dresden.
An article in the online magazine "Verkehrslage" takes a closer look at the project.