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According to [1] less than 60% of the rail system is electrified in Germany. [1] https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronik_der_Streckenelektrifizierung_in_Deutsc

• _Codemonkeyism 8y ago
  All main lines are electrified, many small towns are connected by diesel currently.
• blattimwind 8y ago
  By rail kilometres, yes, but not by usage. Virtually every line experience heavy traffic (cargo, RE) is electrified, but there are many lines covering branches of the network where no heavy traffic occurs, which is not electrified. That's what this hydrogen train is for; it's base (LINT) is one of the most common trains used on those "backroad lines". (Coincidentally, the lint is also one of the most uncomfortable trains to ride if you are larger than a twelve year old boy)
• jillesvangurp 8y ago
  The article I linked uses the same statistic. Basically this train is intended for local trains on such tracks. I imagine that with some power just at the stations, it could recharge there as well.