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SBB Cargo uses electric trains except for the shunters. I can't comment if it's a good idea though.
by thallian 11y ago
SBB Cargo uses electric trains except for the shunters.
I can't comment if it's a good idea though.
- rmoriz 11y agoIt is a good idea. SBB started to electify very early (1920s) because they never had a reliable access to oil (especially not in the war times) but lots of hydroelectric power. Also there is a lot higher traffic densitiy in main lines in Europe which also justifies the cost for building and keeping the infrastructure.