> 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? >

> 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.