SBB – saving energy thanks to adaptive control

Smooth and resource-friendly travelling thanks to ADL: Puzzle supports SBB in the efficient operation of its rail network.

Challenge

Around 95 per cent of unscheduled stops can be avoided with a predictive system and active communication. The “Adaptive Control” project (ADL) – also known as the “green wave” – uses exactly this approach: ADL saves energy, preserves rolling stock and keeps the schedule running smoothly.

Solution

ADL provides driving and route recommendations to locomotive staff. This prevents unscheduled stops before stop signals and the energy-intensive restarts that follow. By reducing the number of unscheduled stops, energy is saved and the trains run much more smoothly and economically. This ensures greater comfort for customers along with a more balanced driving style for the locomotive crew – both combined means greater safety in rail traffic. As ADL helps keep trains on the move, the rail network can be used more efficiently and reliably.