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I wondered why they didn't just electrify the line but then I saw the picture and it is so much more beautiful than overhead lines. But I guess the question is
by aaron695 8y ago
I wondered why they didn't just electrify the line but then I saw the picture and it is so much more beautiful than overhead lines.
But I guess the question is, can you create a third rail that's ~100% safe? Walking along tracks is fun, and I think an important part of rural society.
Then I'd be interested in the cost benefit.
- p1mrx 8y agoThere are third rail systems that only switch the power on when a train is in range: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground-level_power_supply https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground-level_power_supply
- dukoid 8y agoThird rail is incompatible to the existing system in the area, not suitable for high voltages and creates issues at railroad crossings. Moreover, even if unused sections are switched off, there will be some minimum section size, which means there will still be a risk.
- blattimwind 8y ago> But I guess the question is, can you create a third rail that's ~100% safe? Regular trains in Germany use 25 kV. Third rail => third system, but what for? > Walking along tracks is fun, and I think an important part of rural society. Walking around in the trackbed is not a recommendable activity in Germany.