Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 2, 2014, 12:00 AM
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Plans for electrified Caltrain
Original post made on May 5, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 2, 2014, 12:00 AM
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Posted by Greg David
a resident of Old Mountain View
on May 5, 2014 at 9:25 pm
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a resident of Old Mountain View
on May 5, 2014 at 9:25 pm
Greg David is a registered user.
What are you smoking Mario? The only way third rail power systems are feasible is with total grade separation and a secure right of way, something Caltrain won't see for at least a decade. Then you are talking about creating new technology when there are proven off the shelf solutions and rolling stock.
As for propulsion technology, the only reason the US favors diesel railroads is cheap oil and vast distances that are not practical to electrify. The Northeast US has had electric trains since the 20's as has most of Europe.
The bottom line here is that people need to get over this weird cult like fascination with not cutting trees! They grow back! They are renewable! I bet you even live in a wood house! Until you ditch your little condo for a mud hut, don't be a hypocrite about cutting trees in the name of progress....
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on May 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm
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on May 27, 2017 at 6:53 pm
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on Sep 15, 2017 at 10:51 pm
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on Sep 15, 2017 at 10:51 pm
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