RAILSCOT | Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work? [Railway Technology]

Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work? [Railway Technology]

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Date: 13/09/2023

The two most common methods of electrification are overhead lines and third rail power. What are the benefits and disadvantages of each?

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