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Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off battries

Posted by AlM on Mon Apr 19 14:45:14 2021, in response to Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off battries, posted by Joe V on Mon Apr 19 13:48:29 2021.

Not really a responsive answer. I've been wondering the same thing myself.

LIRR ssems to have great trouble running dual mode trains. MNRR has no trouble. Most of their dual modes are to Pgh, but they have no trouble running them to Wassaic or Danbury either.

I believe electrification to Southeast was justified by the rapid growth of patronage from NWP to Southeast. The electrics accelerate much faster, and there are a lot of stations between Southeast and NWP. Consider all the hours of commuter time that have been saved by having electric trains on that route.

In contrast, there are far fewer stations between Croton and Pgh, as well as fewer passengers, so electrification would save less passenger time.

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