Technology Companies Develop New Solutions for Railway Electrification
By
mikhael
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article discusses how technology companies are developing innovative solutions to electrify railway systems, moving away from diesel locomotives. It highlights specific examples like solar panels installed near Aldershot station that power passing trains, and mentions new options for railway operators including eliminating locomotives altogether. The piece focuses on the technological advancements and industry shifts toward sustainable rail transportation.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Every day, thousands of passengers heading south west on trains leaving Aldershot station pass a cluster of solar panels nestled by the tracks.
Few, if any, may notice the installation. But the train they are on is drawing power from it.
On a sunny afternoon, if
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
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