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But still, wouldn't wires over the train make more sense - no distance limits, no charge time, lighter train, no batteries required and perhaps better efficiency. Infrastructure would be one time investment. ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Some of our railway routes are the oldest in the world. Tunnels and bridges weren't built with the consideration of overhead electrification. So what do you do?
Electrify the parts you can and have trains that can run without external supply for the bits you can't electrify.