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Most of your railway is not electric, India has electrified 95% of its rail, so did China. It makes sence
by ClumsyPilot 2y ago
Most of your railway is not electric, India has electrified 95% of its rail, so did China. It makes sence
- philwelch 2y agoThe US has reliable access to cheap fuel, and diesel locomotives are still very efficient, especially compared to diesel trucks.
- ClumsyPilot 2y agoelectric trains are like 2x more powerful, less maintenance and carbon-free
- anthk 2y agoThis. With the climate change, any oil powered industry it's doomed from the start.
- seanmcdirmid 2y agoAmerica's locomotives are diesel-hybrid electrics, so pretty efficient and maintnence is reasonable. You'll see those in Australia and Canada as well, and even China (only 72% electrified, so if you take a train to Lhasa, it will be a diesel hybrid electric...athough they are currently working on an electrified line). 100% of the trans-siberian railroad is electrified, which is impressive.