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Not sure where you're from but if you pretend it's Switzerland then this comment is for you https://reddit.com/r/trains/s/UE3DSOPUdf

Where's the cavity search I was promised?!?

I mentioned it in my comment that you're replying to. "wired" could easily refer to above or below, just continuous current is what matters for this discussion. Why do ask?

Edit: Wait did you think we can electrify all rails? Outside of major cities it's a maintenance and safety nightmare, and a LOT of our freight moves via rail.

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

Guessing that replacing that with a large battery that charges at night is unreasonable due to the torque needed? You'd probably need a battery larger than a train engine to be able to even do a few stops and starts. Which is why electric trains are wired all the time.

If someone knows for sure I'm super curious!

Veliciraptor, with philosophy degree

Kid, with much success

Brian, with bad luck

Nyan cat, flying on a rainbow

Pikachu, with face full of shock

Tay Zonday, his rain becomes chocolate

The real question is when the next guy walks in and the lights turn back on, do you say "thanks" or is that weird?