European urban rail systems hitting energy saving targets

Urban rail systems in Europe have already achieved a target to reduce their energy consumption by 10 per cent by 2020.

The three-year OSIRIS research project, which has sought to find ways of reducing the energy use of rail systems across the continent, has now been completed.

In partnership with train operators, manufacturers and research centres, the EU-funded project has already helped the industry introduce measures to reduce its carbon footprint.

A project to better monitor and optimise energy use on metro and light rail systems in Europe has allowed the industry to hit its consumption target five years early.