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Efficient mobility and sustainable transportation are imperative for driving economic growth and preserving the environment in today's globalized society. However, the transportation sector, responsible for a substantial portion of energy consumption and CO2 emissions, presents a formidable challenge for achieving sustainable and ecological transformations, especially in countries like Germany. Rail transport, a crucial mode of transportation, significantly contributes to electricity consumption.
Despite Germany's progress in enhancing energy efficiency, there remains untapped potential for reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The EKSSE research project is dedicated to improving the energy efficiency of Nuremberg's and Hamburg's subway systems. This presentation aims to delineate the project's objectives and introduce our proposed approach for modeling the subway system as a port-Hamiltonian system, offering a promising avenue for optimizing energy usage and fostering sustainability in urban transit networks.
