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Boston trials battery-powered trains for commuter rail
Original: The future of commuter rail could be taking shape in Boston https:// grist.org/solutions/the-future -of-commuter-rail-co
Boston is set to test a new fleet of battery-powered commuter trains, an experiment that could shape the future of regional rail across the United States. The technology would allow transit agencies to electrify their lines without the enormous cost of installing overhead wires along hundreds of miles of track, offering a faster, cleaner alternative to diesel trains.
Why now: Transit planners and climate advocates see battery-electric trains as a potential breakthrough for affordable rail electrification.
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- The future of commuter rail could be taking shape in Boston https:// grist.org/solutions/the-future -of-commuter-rail-could-be-taking-shape-in-boston/ A new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can electrify without installing miles of overhead… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 1
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