The spike in fuel prices reminds us that Victoria once had electric regional trains, Melbourne to Traralgon 1956-1987.
Planning and funding electrification for V/Line, starting with the busiest lines, would help protect against future cost spikes, help cut emissions, and improve air quality.🚆⚡
@ptua is there a history for the other end? Always thought it odd that it was once electrified but no more. Also odd the V-locity aren't electric when in the area.
@LapTop006 @ptua the VLocity sets are direct diesel, not diesel electric.
That said, I think there’s scope to replace the diesel engine in one of the cars in a set with a battery powered electric motor, and I think https://januselectric.com.au/ would be an excellent place to start.
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@waderoberts @ptua huh, that's actually surprising, I'd thought diesel electric was such a win that nobody bothered with anything else
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