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Originally Posted by gillynova
For those who don't know, it will replace a diesel dependent train system that goes from San Jose to San Francisco to electricity, which will increase speeds and will have a positive impact on the environment in the area.
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Most importantly to San Franciscans, any train that transits a tunnel from 4th & Townsend to the new TransBay Terminal MUST be electric. Diesel trains can't do it, I assume because their emissions are a no-go in the tunnel. So electrification is a key first step in bringing trains, whether commuter or HSR, into the Terminal.