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Re: Caltrain electrification on track: Draft environmental impact report released for modernization plans
Author: J
Date: 02-28-2014 - 12:28

Some properties use EMU's, some locomotive-hauled (electric or diesel). It appears Caltrain is going the EMU route. The deciding factor seems to be quicker acceleration / braking to allow more capacity in the system. The following video from the website gives a good overview.
Caltrain Video

Amtrak is acquiring new electric locomotives for service on the NEC to handle their existing fleet (and some new) coaches. A number of their NEC trains travel "Off Corridor" and switch between diesel and electric. The original Metroliners from the late 1960's were EMUs but it appears locomotive-hauled trains make more sense for them.

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  Caltrain electrification on track: Draft environmental impact report released for modernization plans deano 02-28-2014 - 12:16
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