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The grandparent said that most of the rail network in Germany is already electrified anyway. So no need for diesel or hydrogen trains. He/She states that at mos
by jannes 8y ago
The grandparent said that most of the rail network in Germany is already electrified anyway. So no need for diesel or hydrogen trains. He/She states that at most a battery would be needed to cover the non-electrified parts.
- Freak_NL 8y agoThe intercity network is fully electrified, but there are plenty of long regional stretches without overhead power. The need exists. These trains are being considered for use on similar regional stretches currently served by diesel-electric trains in the Netherlands as well.
- woodpanel 8y agoAnd it's not only the poor and forgotten areas that aren't electrified. - The link between Hamburg and the island of Sylt isn't (one of the most profitable ones) - The ICE-link between Hamburg and Puttgarden (to Copenhagen) isn't (one of the most busiest around 110%++ capacity) - Large parts of Swabia, one of the most industrious areas of Germany are completely un-electrified apart from the ICE-link between Munich and Stuttgart. Getting from Aalen to Lake Constance or Kempten via Ulm you will see a lot of "Mittelstand"-Companies but not a single electrified track.
- progfix 8y agoAlso the shunting tracks at the train stations aren't electrified most of the time.