• Avid Amoeba@lemmy.ca
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    2 hours ago

    Yeah, you’re right but I’m pretty sure you’re not disagreeing with the overall statement. Especially in this context we’re talking about commuter rail that has trains running frequent as 15 minutes on relatively short distances with frequent stops. We’re currently burning diesel and brake pads for that.

    • ohulancutash@feddit.uk
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      1 hour ago

      Yes overall but there are caveats. It also depends on electricity costs. At the moment in Britain electricity is expensive so electric freight locomotives have been put in storage in favour of cheaper diesels. 15min isn’t very frequent but EMUs are best for acceleration.