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Unread 26-02-2018, 16:09   #8
James Shields
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I see in France the SNCF B 82500 class EDMUs can operate on diesel, 1500V DC, or 25kV AC. That would certainly allow our main lines to be electrified on a phased basis, while still serving low traffic lines that would be unlikely to be viable for electrification for the foreseeable future.
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