One comment below refers to GWML electrification. Given that the trains that would use these wires do not yet exist, will you place the wires at a suitable height to permit the long-term use of double-deck trains, and why not more generous in size than in Europe? The ease of conveyance of container freight is a further consideration.
After the GWML, can you think about OHLE in the southern region? We've had a terrible time with third rails and snow.
Amazing idea! If America wants High Speed Rail, this is the perfect train to put up the wires. Even if you're a British company, I think you should present this idea to the Federal Railroad Administration. They might love the idea of a train that installs wires that power tomorrow's American high speed trains. That is better than having a bunch of (non-rail) construction vehicles to do the job.
They put the H-beam in the wrong way round at 1:52!
That aside its interesting to see how the techniques differ from that used in the 1960s. The machines look a lot more advanced now, with the whole process being much condesed! Good luck and highest regards to all involved with the new GWML electrification programme!
Like if IET sent you here olololol
deed02392 2 months ago
One comment below refers to GWML electrification. Given that the trains that would use these wires do not yet exist, will you place the wires at a suitable height to permit the long-term use of double-deck trains, and why not more generous in size than in Europe? The ease of conveyance of container freight is a further consideration.
After the GWML, can you think about OHLE in the southern region? We've had a terrible time with third rails and snow.
TheLanguageAssistant 1 year ago
Amazing idea! If America wants High Speed Rail, this is the perfect train to put up the wires. Even if you're a British company, I think you should present this idea to the Federal Railroad Administration. They might love the idea of a train that installs wires that power tomorrow's American high speed trains. That is better than having a bunch of (non-rail) construction vehicles to do the job.
Trainmaster189 1 year ago
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Trainmaster189 1 year ago
They put the H-beam in the wrong way round at 1:52!
That aside its interesting to see how the techniques differ from that used in the 1960s. The machines look a lot more advanced now, with the whole process being much condesed! Good luck and highest regards to all involved with the new GWML electrification programme!
soundseeker63 1 year ago
whAT A MACHINE AMAZING BEAST
gm66power 2 years ago
I have worked on the TRT, but this is even more impressive.
belgae1 2 years ago
very clever cant wait to see the real thing
60maniac 2 years ago
Wow! Fantastic! Im liking this idea, looks so simple, and quick. Can't wait to see what these turn out to be like! Well done Network Rail
Javelin395 2 years ago
interesting. is this the technique that's going to be used to electrify the GWML?
thetrainguy125 2 years ago
what is this simulator?
350LMDesiro 2 years ago
Yes. Its a new unit designed to be able to put catenary wires etc up in a Flash (no pun intended)
465fan 2 years ago