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Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off batteries

Posted by Fisk Ave Jim on Tue Apr 20 22:30:11 2021, in response to Re: LIRR to test retrofitting M7s to run off batteries, posted by Olog-hai on Tue Apr 20 22:10:27 2021.

"Shoreliners being hauled by doubleheaded FL9s and single-unit FL9ACs;"

While still maintaining a +90% on time performance. When MN got a hold of the old FL-9s, they rebuilt them with HEP units & got many more good years out of them, but rarely if ever ran on 3d rail.

"...including increases in acceleration?"

Not noticed, therefore not missed.

"not likely that the P32AC-DMs are ever going to have a MDBF that's longer than any EMU"

True, but each EMU is considered an electric locomotive, thus subject to more inspections & FRA scrutiny. That equates to a major cost of labor factor considering the # of EMUs needed to maintain the service that shoreliners now provide, thus a hit on the overall bottom line.

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