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AtW replied

22 August 2006, 10:51
Not go slow, but accelerate slower: this is when big hit in terms of fuel consumption is made. IMO rather reasonable move.
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swamp started a topic Oh dear: Train drivers told to drive slower to save energy

22 August 2006, 10:50
Oh dear: Train drivers told to drive slower to save energy

Train drivers get lessons on going slowly to cut fuel bills
By Ben Webster, Transport Correspondent

COMMUTERS could face slower journeys under plans to conserve energy by teaching train drivers to accelerate less quickly and coast where possible.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...322941,00.html
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