I can't imagine upgrading the US freight rail system with basic catenary technology to be that expensive. You don't really need all the fancy tensioning technol

I can't imagine upgrading the US freight rail system with basic catenary technology to be that expensive. You don't really need all the fancy tensioning technology and stuff for a train that goes above 50mph maybe once a month; an offset electric pole would be enough. It's not that much more a safety issue than the 50 year old wooden electric poles we already have running mains voltage all over the country. Also in contrast to passenger services the US frieght system actually has a lot of money being thrown around so it'll be able to afford it. That being said I still think this article is a bit of a shill piece. Reinforced glass windshields aren't going to affect shit, especially when they are already mounted 6 feet off the ground and thus out of range of most kicked up road debris.