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Old 01-21-2022, 11:41 AM   #448
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Are batteries the right solution here, maybe, maybe not. Probably better of they are powered by the track like a subway or overhead lines. But more efficient and more direct train freight isn't a bad thing. Saves the need for long haul truck drivers at least..
I think the better solution is convert diesel-electric to hydrogen-electric. Wiring the entire railroad system for power and then energizing that grid seems wasteful.
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