Decarbonizing Rail Freight Operations

Optimizing Battery-Powered Rail Freight for Efficiency & Longevity

The shift from diesel to battery-powered locomotives presents a significant opportunity for the rail freight industry to reduce emissions, cut fuel costs, and improve operational efficiency. However, transitioning to battery-electric rail systems comes with key challenges:

• Energy storage efficiency & longevity – How do batteries perform under real-world conditions?
• Weight optimization – Can energy-dense batteries be integrated without compromising payload capacity?
• Safety & durability – How do different battery structures handle stress, temperature variations, and long-term wear?

Dassault Systèmes’ Virtual Twin and Multiphysics Simulation solutions address these challenges by enabling rail operators and OEMs to model, simulate, and optimize battery systems before deployment.

​​​​​​​This webinar will explore:

• Battery system optimization using simulation tools like SIMULIA to predict performance over time.
• Reducing maintenance costs through predictive modeling of battery cell behavior under operational stress.
• Energy efficiency improvements with digital validation of weight distribution and charge cycles.
• Collaboration with OEMs for designing rail-specific battery systems that meet sustainability and operational targets.

Join us to learn how data-driven simulation accelerates the transition to sustainable rail freight while maintaining operational reliability.