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At this point, there are no long distance electric trains in the US. Odd, it seems like it would be mutually beneficial to have the electric grid run on rail r
by FlyMoreRockets 8y ago
At this point, there are no long distance electric trains in the US. Odd, it seems like it would be mutually beneficial to have the electric grid run on rail right of way and be used to power trains.
- LanceH 8y agoI imagine it would bring some ability for load balancing moving more freight during specific hours.
- solarkraft 8y agoThis seemed like a good idea at first, but I have a suspicion that it would mess with schedules.
- mulmen 8y agoPower lines can climb much steeper hills than trains.
- imtringued 8y agoExactly! Hillclimbing is a huge weakness of trains which significantly increases the cost of rail construction.