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Old Posted Jun 19, 2017, 2:15 PM
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More transit please
 
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Originally Posted by caltrane74 View Post
Metrolinx is exploring the possibility of using Hydrogen-Electric Trains instead of electric trains that require overhead cables.

RER - Regional Express Rail


How cool is that?

World's First Hydrogen Train Unveiled in Germany


Would save a tonne of money on doing all the overhead cabling and would make sending the service right into Barrie and Kitchener a lot easier.
Very cool. These trains will cost a lot but probably less expensive than electrifying the whole network with catenaries.
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