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Electrifying the Rails – a Peak Oil Silver BB? - by frog
Everyone agrees that there is no single technology, no single silver bullet to solve the challenges we face because of peak oil. However, across the bigger ditch in the US, a very relevant debate is brewing about a key technology plank in the response to peak oil – electrified rail. This topic is particularly pertinent [...] read moreJuly 15, 2008 3:10 pm - 62 Comments -
Tranz Metro celebrates 70 years on the Johnsonville Line - by frog
Tomorrow marks the 70th anniversary of electrified commuter service on the Johnsonville Line into Wellington. The line itself dates back to 1885 and was the main line north from the capital until 1937, when the Tawa flat deviation was opened to all rail traffic. In the early 1930′s rail management considered closing the bypassed Johnsonville [...] read moreJuly 1, 2008 12:33 pm - 16 Comments
