Modernization of a trolleybus line system in Tychy as an example of eco-efficient initiative towards a sustainable transport system

Borowik, L.; Cywiński, Artur

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.11.072

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“…The turn of the 1980s and 1990s brought Poland a socio-economic transformation, whose consequence was the departure from centrally financed public transport in cities in favor of transport organized and financed by local authorities. In 1990, five trolleybus transport systems and 14 tramway networks operated in Poland (Figure 1) [38][39][40]. The economic decline of the 1990s, the underinvestment in the infrastructure and the rolling stock led to the closure of two trolleybus systems in Słupsk and the route connecting Warsaw and Piaseczno.…”

Section: Development Of Electric Public Transport In Poland In 1990-2020mentioning

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“…However, the process of putting electric buses into operation in Lublin has been unsuccessful, because in 2008-2020 the length of the traction network doubled, which means that with a star-shaped city layout, practically all connections could be served by trolleybuses [19,62]. In Tychy, the principle was adopted that the trolleybus operator is responsible for all electric vehicles, so the new electric buses were also purchased by the trolleybus company [38]. Warsaw is the largest Polish city with an extensive public transport system.…”

Section: Gdynia Lublin and Tychy (Introduction Of Electric Buses To O...mentioning

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Implementing Electromobility in Public Transport in Poland in 1990–2020. A Review of Experiences and Evaluation of the Current Development Directions

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Public transport has undergone major changes in recent years. In particular, they relate to the issue of environmental impact. Due to the significant emission of pollutants from the economy, in particular from the transport segment, member states of the European Union have taken measures to limit its scope. Only low-emission and zero-emission vehicles are to be used in transport, and mainly those that are powered by electricity in public transport. The development of battery technologies has led to a revolution in the range and operational capabilities of electric buses in the last decade. They have become a seemingly easy alternative to traditional electric vehicles in public transport—trams and trolleybuses. This article presents the possibilities and limitations of the development of public transport in Poland based on electric buses. An attempt was made to review the literature and compare the possibility of the functioning of buses, trams and trolleybuses in the Polish socio-economic, environmental and technological conditions. The article was based on a literature query, an analysis of unpublished materials, and a qualitative analysis of national programs endorsing the idea of electromobility as well as an online survey on the perception of electric public transport. The main goal of the article was to identify and evaluate the possibilities of developing public transport in Poland with the use of electric buses. The main results of the work include the demonstration that the optics of the national and regional authorities in Poland are focused mainly on electric buses without a thorough analysis of the legitimacy of their operation, especially in small towns. The incentive in the form of subsidizing the purchase of an electric bus is sufficient for them, and the future effects of using electric buses are not investigated.

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Section: Development Of Electric Public Transport In Poland In 1990-2020mentioning

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Section: Gdynia Lublin and Tychy (Introduction Of Electric Buses To O...mentioning

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Implementing Electromobility in Public Transport in Poland in 1990–2020. A Review of Experiences and Evaluation of the Current Development Directions

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“…The operation of trolleybuses started in Tychy in 1982. Its launch was de facto a consequence of the introduction of martial law in 1981 by the communist regime, which resulted in restrictions in access to liquid fuels and the search for alternative means of urban transport [85].…”

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Transformation of Trolleybus Transport in Poland. Does In-Motion Charging (Technology) Matter?

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Transport in cities is one of the most important sources of emissions. Electromobility is an essential element in the catalogue of activities of local authorities aimed at combating climate change. Over the years trolleybus transport has been characterised by both phases of development and regression and is still an essential component of zero-emission urban transport in about 300 cities worldwide. The development of electricity storage technology, especially in the form of a battery, has opened up new prospects for this mode of transport. A trolleybus equipped with a battery (in-motion charging technology) gains unique characteristics for operation independent of the catenary. This study presents the approach for assessing the development of in-motion charging for trolleybuses in all Polish cities operating this means of transport. A set of KPIs has therefore, been set and analysed. The analysis covers a comparison between 2014 and 2019, aimed at showing the development of technological innovations in this field. The results clearly show that in-motion charging technology leads to the development of trolleybus transport, although this development has mainly a qualitative dimension. A key factor determining the development of trolleybus transport using in-motion charging technology is progress in the development of traction batteries.

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“…Currently, trolleybuses with various types of onboard batteries are widely used in numerous municipal transport networks. In Central and Eastern European countries which use European Union funds to finance the restoration and upgrade of their public transport networks, most of the newly purchased vehicles are equipped with onboard batteries [3][4][5]. The batteries are used both as alternative power sources in the event of a traction system failure and as primary power sources outside the traction infrastructure.…”

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Sustainable Use of the Catenary by Trolleybuses with Auxiliary Power Sources on the Example of Gdynia

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The current developments in onboard power source technology, in particular, traction batteries, open up new potential in trolleybus transport and also make it possible to introduce electric buses. Thus far, trolleybus transport has required the presence of overhead lines (OHL). Introducing trolleybuses with onboard batteries makes it possible to grow the zero-emissions transport network in places with limited power supply capabilities and low population density, or in places where building OHL would not be possible. This improves the efficiency of trolleybus transport and makes environmentally friendly public transport more accessible to the local citizens. Despite their obvious advantages, traction batteries can also be problematic, as the drivers may overuse them (e.g., in the event of pantograph failure), and the public transport authorities and transport companies may plan connections in an ineffective way without preparing the necessary infrastructure (the absence of slipways or automatic connection capabilities), which in turn leads to inefficient use of the OHL. The article outlines the operation of the trolleybus transport network in Gdynia. The use of traction batteries in regular connections is analysed, and the potential for electrification of the bus line, some sections of which follow the traction infrastructure, is examined.

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Modernization of a trolleybus line system in Tychy as an example of eco-efficient initiative towards a sustainable transport system

Cited by 26 publications

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Implementing Electromobility in Public Transport in Poland in 1990–2020. A Review of Experiences and Evaluation of the Current Development Directions

Implementing Electromobility in Public Transport in Poland in 1990–2020. A Review of Experiences and Evaluation of the Current Development Directions

Transformation of Trolleybus Transport in Poland. Does In-Motion Charging (Technology) Matter?

Sustainable Use of the Catenary by Trolleybuses with Auxiliary Power Sources on the Example of Gdynia

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