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  1. Philip Phlopp

    Could electric cars impact rail travel demand?

    Moderator note: Split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/how-can-the-railway-cut-operational-expenditure.205973 The railway might need to start thinking more along those lines though, if electric cars with shorter ranges (the city car segment) really takes off and people no longer have...
  2. Philip Phlopp

    Electrification related PhD opportunity

    University of Sheffield, Furrer+Frey and Network Rail are looking for a PhD student for a project on improving overhead line electrification wear and tear to essentially prevent dewirements and to reduce maintenance time/costs. If you've got a 1st or a 2:1 in the physical sciences, applied...
  3. Philip Phlopp

    North Downs line electrification

    The North Downs line isn't getting third rail at all, not in CP6 nor any further Control Period. 25kV AC is the only electrification option available, and it's a CP7 option.

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