This article discusses issue of the rational use of of energy resources enterprises of railway transport. Describes the different factors are that affect the fuel consumption of and energy. The main conservation activities of energy resources when performing train and shunting operation in the locomotive depot with the technical, organizational parties. Are defined dependencies between specific consumption of fuel and energy resources and weight of trains and locomotives power, whereby suggests

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... ways to reduce power consumption and decrease the resistance forces movement of the train. The existent devices and ways in order to optimize fuel consumption -of energy resources, as well as introduction of new systems. Are suggested lubricating system the ridges locomotive wheelsets for the to retain their original geometry longer period of time and have a system to ensure precise control over fuel consumption of by diesel locomotives and the account of its the residue while performing work.