Toronto Power Modelling

trenolab completed a power modeling project for Toronto’s rail network, developing comprehensive energy consumption models to support infrastructure planning decisions. The project involved creating calibrated models for both current and future operational scenarios.

The team established a baseline power model representing the existing all-diesel fleet operations across the Toronto network. This model was calibrated using operational data to ensure accurate representation of current energy consumption patterns and system demands.

Building on this foundation, the project team developed future scenario models that incorporated planned electrification initiatives. These models accounted for the transition from diesel to electric traction on designated track sections, enabling analysis of the expected changes in power requirements and energy consumption profiles.

The completed models provided Toronto transit authorities with quantitative tools for evaluating the energy implications of electrification projects. The work supported decision-making regarding infrastructure investments, power supply requirements, and the environmental benefits associated with transitioning from diesel to electric rail operations across the network.