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Material can vary based on the use. Something like the TGV will use a different alloy than a slower regional line. A quick search shows bronze and hard-drawn co
by chiph 2y ago
Material can vary based on the use. Something like the TGV will use a different alloy than a slower regional line. A quick search shows bronze and hard-drawn copper are frequently used. But I wouldn't rule out stainless steel.
BTW - tell your "friend" to wear their insulated gloves. They can be energized up to 25,000 volts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25_kV_AC_railway_electrification https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/25_kV_AC_railway_electrificati...
- usr1106 2y agoMore importantly you can get an electric shock, which typically means killed at 25 kV, without being even close to touching any metal. I believe something as far as 100 cms is considered a safe distance. In Europe youngsters get killed when climbing on parked freight trains. A significant part of railway traffic is electric over here, diesel is only for rural low traffic areas. The article is not worth HN. Not even the manufacturer is mentioned.